deber una

deber una
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Puedes ayudarme con la mudanza el fin de semana? - Sí, ¡pero me debes una!Can you help me with the move on the weekend? - Yes, but you owe me one!
Gracias por ayudarme a reparar el techo, amigo. ¡Te debo una!Thanks for helping me fix the roof, man. I owe you one!
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