Back Scratching

A2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of back scratching

mutual favor
reciprocal help
quid pro quo

Antonyms of back scratching

betrayal
disloyalty
treachery

Collocations of back scratching

professional networking
Frequency: 80 %

Back scratching is common in the world of professional networking.

mutual benefit
Frequency: 70 %

Their partnership was based on mutual benefit.

reciprocal support
Frequency: 60 %

Their relationship was built on reciprocal support.

favor exchange
Frequency: 45 %

They engaged in back scratching through favor exchange.

political alliance
Frequency: 35 %

The two parties formed a back scratching political alliance.

Idiomatic Expressions for back scratching

  • Phrase: back-scratching deal
    Meaning: an agreement or arrangement where people help each other out, usually for mutual benefit
    Usage: The politicians were accused of engaging in back-scratching deals to secure votes in the upcoming election.