Meaning of I OWE YOU ONE - A Really Short English Lesson with Subtitles
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So in English when we say "I owe you one"
it means that someone has done you a favour
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and what you're saying to them is next time
you need help I'll be willing to help you.
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So a good example would be let's say you're
moving.
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You've found a new apartment or a new house
to live in and a friend of yours comes and
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helps you move, helps you get all of your
stuff from your old place to your new place.
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When you're done moving all of your stuff
you would say to them "I owe you one."
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which means the next time you need a favour,
the next time you need help you can call me
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because I'm recognizing the fact that I owe
you one.
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I owe you a debt.
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I owe you a favour.
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