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with interest

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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In the past five years, boxed cake mix has grown in popularity, with interest reaching a recorded peak between October and November 2025.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Once that money is spent, California has to pay off the $10 billion bond with interest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

But with interest rates on the cards rising to between 24% and 26%, the balances veered in the wrong direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Trump’s comment was similar to a remark that he made on Tuesday, when the president said he’ll let Warsh “do what he wants to do” with interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

She leaned toward him, and her face was alive with interest.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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