good turn
Definition
Noun: A helpful or kind act done for someone; a favor.
Usage
This noun is used to describe a specific, beneficial action performed to assist another person. It emphasizes the helpful nature of the act.
Examples
- He did me a good turn by helping me move the heavy furniture.
- I'm trying to repay her for the good turn she did me last year.
- Performing a good turn for a neighbor can strengthen community bonds.
Advanced Usage
- "to do someone a good turn": This is the most common construction, directly describing the act of performing the favor.
- I hope to do him a good turn one day to return the kindness.
Variants and Related Words
- Good deed (n): A morally right or charitable act. This is a close synonym but can have a slightly broader, sometimes more moralistic connotation than the interpersonal "good turn."
- Volunteering at the shelter is a good deed.
Synonyms
- Favor
- Kindness
- Service
- Assistance
Related Idioms
- One good turn deserves another: This proverb means that a helpful action should be repaid with another helpful action.
- She helped me with my project, so I helped her with hers—one good turn deserves another.
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a favor for someone
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he did me a good turn
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