claw me, and I'll claw thee

proverb If you help me, then I'll help you. A phrase used to describe a reciprocal relationship. After how much you helped me with the budget, of course I'll work with you to finish the project! Claw me, I'll claw thee! Thanks for the file. Here’s your money—claw me, and I'll claw thee, remember? Claw me, and I'll claw thee, OK? So if you do this boring data entry stuff for me, I'll put in a good word for you with the boss.