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good turn

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good turn
n.
An act or gesture that helps another person; a favor.
good turn
n
a helpful and friendly act; good deed; favour
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Noun1.good turn - a favor for someone; "he did me a good turn"
turn
favor, favour - an act of gracious kindness


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So he turned on to a side path and the ant-king cried out to him: 'We will remember you--one good turn deserves another
Fairy Tales by Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm View in context
If you want to do me a good turn, tell the lawyer that the guinea-opinion was the right one.
My Lady's Money by Collins, Wilkie View in context
It is a comfort to me that they can't call that present a bribe; for I had got the government already when she sent them, and it's but reasonable that those who have had a good turn done them should show their gratitude, if it's only with a trifle.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
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