do (someone) a good turn



do (someone) a good turn

To do something that helps, aids, or benefits another person. If you do someone a good turn, they are much more likely to help you out in the future. John did me a good turn last year, so I'd like to return the favor somehow.
See also: good, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nea-Swedish
Honoratahaw-naw-RAH-tah (Polish)Late Roman, Polish
AbigailAB-i-gayl (English), AH-bee-giel (German)English, German, Biblical, Biblical Latin
MeinhardMIEN-hahrtGerman
Annalise-English (Modern)
OŽBalt-Slovene