Backscratch
Pronunciation: /ˈbækˈskɹætʃ/
Backscratch (verb)
- to help someone in return for their help
Examples
- They backscratch to achieve their goals.
- We often backscratch to solve problems.
Common collocations: backscratch each other, tend to backscratch, a simple backscratch, offer a backscratch, expect a backscratch
Backscratch (noun)
- an act of helping someone who helps you in return
Examples
- Their relationship is based on backscratch.
- A backscratch can strengthen alliances.