English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're just repaying the favor" Mean?
Learn what "you're just repaying the favor" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
you're just repaying the favor.
It means the speaker thinks the other person is acting out of revenge, not sincerity.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker accuses the other person of doing something only to get even.
Usage Scenario
Use it in an argument when you think someone is not being genuine. It can sound accusing and sharp, so avoid it if you want to stay calm.
Better ways to say it
1
You're just getting even.
2
This is just payback, isn't it?
3
You're doing this out of spite.
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