Question

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what does the phrase debt of gratitude mean?

• the apology you owe for taking up someones time
• the kindness you owe for mistakes you made in your childhood
• the thanks you owe for something nice that was done for you
• the money you owe for something you bought for someone

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "debt of gratitude", we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Apology for taking time" is about time, not gratitude. Eliminate.
• Option 2: "Kindness for childhood mistakes" is about mistakes, not gratitude. Eliminate.
• Option 3: "Thanks for something nice done" matches "debt of gratitude" (owing thanks for a kind act).
• Option 4: "Money owed for a purchase" is about money, not gratitude. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. the thanks you owe for something nice that was done for you