Meaning of 'You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours'
What does the saying 'You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' mean?
Idiom: You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
Meaning:
This idiom means that if you do something for me, I'll return the favour.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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