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Do Someone a Good Turn

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To perform a helpful, generous, or kind act for another person

In context

01

He did me a good turn when I was stranded at the airport with a dead phone.

02

If you do someone a good turn today, they will likely return the kindness tomorrow.

Synonyms

do a favor,lend a hand,perform an act of kindness

Antonyms

do a disservice,harm someone

Collocations

do someone a good turn unexpectedly,always ready to do a good turn,do a neighbour a good turn

Sources

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