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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
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scratch each other's back

0What is the meaning of the idiom "scratch each other's backs"? I don't actually know the right wording of the idiom. I've seen some people use"I scratch your back and you scratch mine" and other variations0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00What is the meaning of the idiom "scratch each other's backs"? "00If 00y02font 00ou help me, I'll help you". 02br 02br 01font 00I don't actually know the right wording of the idiom.

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00What is the meaning of the idiom "scratch each other's backs"?
  • "00If 00y02font 00ou help me, I'll help you".
  • 02br 02br 01font 00I don't actually know the right wording of the idiom.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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Scratch my back & I'll scratch yours.

It comes from sailing days. Not sure of the timing, sorry.

If someone was about to get a cat-o'-nine whipping for some offense, a friend could take it for him, bearing the scratches on his back. Then the first friend is indebted to take the next one for him.
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Hi,

Interesting comment. Can you possibly refer us to some source that supports this idea?

Best wishes, Clive
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this briefly mean you do me a favor and i ll do you one .

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