English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "and this is how you repay us" Mean?

Learn what "and this is how you repay us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Rude
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Accuse

And this is how you repay us?

This means the speaker thinks the other person has responded to help or kindness with betrayal or ingratitude.

From Under Her Control, Episode 28

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is accusing another person of being ungrateful after helping them.

Usage Scenario

Use this in an argument when you want to call out someone for not appreciating what was done for them. It sounds accusatory and would be rude in polite conversation.

Better ways to say it

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And this is how you repay us?
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Is this how you repay us?
3
You repay us like this?

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