a good turn
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a good turn
An action that is beneficial to another person in some way. Angela did me a good turn by sharing her notes with me while I was out sick from school. John did me a good turn last year, so I'd like to return the favor somehow. Thanks for covering for me with the boss—you really did me a good turn there. I would have definitely gotten in trouble if he knew I was late again.
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good turn
A favor, an act of good will, as in Pat did her a good turn by calling in a second surgeon. [First half of 1400s]
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