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Tuongvan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

OWE IT TO DO ST

I don't understand the meaning of OWE in the sentences I found in a dictionary:

1/ I can't go. I owe it to him to stay.

2/you owe it to yourself to get some professional help

3/ She would have to send a letter . She owe it to the family

4/You owe it to your staff to be honest with them

Please explain the structure " owe it to st/sb to verb "to me .

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

>1/ I can't go. I owe it to him to stay. I have a duty/obligation to him to stay.

— Marius Hancu

  • >1/ I can't go.
  • I owe it to him to stay.
  • I have a duty/obligation to him to stay.
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>1/ I can't go. I owe it to him to stay.

I have a duty/obligation to him to stay.
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Thank you Marius Hancu, but how about the meanings of the other 3 sentences ?

Would you please explain ?

Thanks

Best regards
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I'll let you do the thinking and the work for the others.
It's just adaptation.
You must do something yourself.
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