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scratch someone's back

Idiom Negotiation

Meaning

to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later

Example Sentences

"We agreed to scratch each other's backs in this business deal."

Related Expressions

get acquainted

to become familiar or friendly with someone

narrow in

to focus on a smaller area or set of options

Rome wasn't built in a day

Important things take time to develop or accomplish.

golden opportunity

a very good chance; rare opportunity

your own flesh and blood

A family member or close relative.

back to square one

to start over again