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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Example Sentences

She’s hoping to get about $20,000 refunded along with interest.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Still, Ord Minnett cuts its FY26 and FY27 EPS forecasts by 6% and 11%, respectively, to account for higher depreciation and amortization along with interest charges associated with its lease liabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The beneficiaries told the BBC that although sometimes late, the government was honouring its commitment with interest payments.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Ultimately, the bulk of the reasoning behind recent moves “is due to an oil price shock leading to inflation worries, forcing the Fed to stay on hold” with interest rates, Zeng said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

She trailed off, reddening when she noticed Ritu auntie watching with interest.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon