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

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

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

The bigger changes under Warsh might ultimately have less to do with interest rates than with how the Fed operates.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He was perched on Xan’s shoulder, watching the baby kick and coo with interest.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill