in return for (something)
in return for (something)
In repayment for something; in exchange for something. If I do this thing for you, what do I get in return for my efforts, hmm? In return for our donation, we only ask that you let us know how it was used.
See also: return
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in return for (someone or something)
by way of giving something back; as a way of paying someone back for something; as part of an exchange. I helped Tom yesterday, and he helped me in return for my efforts. I paid $20 and received four tickets in return.
See also: return
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- in return for
- in return
- return to
- return to (someone, something, or some place)
- return to some place
- by return mail and by return post
- take (someone or something) back to (someone or some place)
- take back to
- return