http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishVocabularyIdiom-Questions/Forum29.htmHelp with defining words and idioms, and new words and idioms that you've learntenXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#603843Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:26:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:603843Philip0http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#603843http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-603843.xmlSo to put someone in your debt means to make him owe you , right? Yes, but we don't usually express it that way. "I owe you one for that, my friend" or "I am in your debt"; the reverse would be "you owe me, buddy," but I wouldn't say "you are in my debt". Don't ask me why.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#603729Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:26:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:603729Madhulk1http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#603729http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-603729.xmlThanks, guys! Especially Philip for making me realize I forgot to underline that also. So the mighty Lex Luthor made some corporative tricks. So to put someone in your debt means to make him owe you , right?http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#602996Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:26:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:602996Philip2http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#602996http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-602996.xmlDid you have a question about 'jumping through corporate hoops"? Think of a dog doing tricks, jumping through the hoop in order to get his treat. We us the term figuratively as well: go through motions to get what we need or want. Corporate, of course, refers to the business world.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#602651Wed, 27 May 2009 07:26:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:602651jamesglick3http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#602651http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-602651.xmlYes, AlpheccaStars is basically correct. If Lex Luther were to give more money than the herd and grazing land were really worth, he would then be in a position to expect something in return at a later date, hence if he did give more he would be putting Jonathan in a position to repay a debt. By giving him the exact value, Jonathan is not put in a position to repay a debt at a later date.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#602609Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:26:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:602609AlpheccaStars4http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htm#602609http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-602609.xmlit is more likely to owe a big favor.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htmMon, 27 Apr 2009 07:26:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:602572Madhulk5http://www.englishforums.com/English/JumpThrough/hdlrh/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-602572.xmlJonathan: What can I do for you? Lex: The paperwork on the chemical spill finally came through. Jonathan: I never thought I'd live to see the day. Lex: Since the dumping wasn't done by an actual LuthorCorp employee it did require jumping through some corporate hoops. The accident was unfortunate. I know your loss can't be fixed entirely with money, but... ...I hope this helps. Jonathan: Well, I appreciate the gesture, but... Hope we're not getting special treatment because of your friendship with Clark. Lex: I assure you, Mr. Kent, that has nothing to do with this. Martha: This is very generous, Lex. Lex: Actually, it isn't. It reflects the exact value of the herd and grazing land you lost. I wouldn't insult you...