debt of gratitude

noun phrase

: appreciation or thanks that someone should give another person
We owe them a debt of gratitude for all the help they've given us.

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Trump owes Mueller a huge debt of gratitude. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 The city owes Mansueto a debt of gratitude. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 Our entire community owes you a debt of gratitude. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 And any show that manages to consistently deliver so much tension owes a huge debt of gratitude to its editing team. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for debt of gratitude

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“Debt of gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debt%20of%20gratitude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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