with interest

Idioms  

1. With more than what one should receive, extra, and then some. For example, Mary borrowed Jane's new dress without asking, but Jane paid her back with interest—she drove off in Mary's car. This idiom alludes to interest in the financial sense. Its figurative use dates from the late 1500s.

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with interest

The DUP leader said he will "will await with interest to see how it is these parade commissioners believe they are going to restore confidence".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Nevertheless, Trennert said, there is reason to be concerned about a “gathering storm” for stocks, driven by resurgent concerns over the war in Iran and what the Fed will do with interest rates.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

At the same time, they question how long those supports can last and where the Fed goes next with interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

At the same time, they question how long those supports can last—and where the Fed goes next with interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

When Reverend Walker laid her hand on his back and said something that sounded as if she were speaking in tongues, “HIYA-hallah-wallah-kallah-mone,” Rafik’s eyes widened with interest.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye