Return the favor
To do a good deed for someone who has done a good deed for you.I returned the favor to my friend who had helped me move to my new apartment.
Return the compliment
To pay a compliment to someone who has paid you a compliment.I returned the compliment to my colleague when he began to praise my work.
Result in (something)
To cause something to happen.The bad road conditions resulted in many accidents this morning.
Rest on one`s laurels
To be satisfied with the success that one has already achieved.My boss is always willing to work hard and does not try to rest on his laurels.
Rest in peace
To lie dead peacefully for eternity.We prayed that my aunt would rest in peace after she passed away.
Rest assured
To be assured, to be certain."You can rest assured that I will be at work early every morning this week."
The responsible party
The person or organization responsible or liable for something.The responsible party for the accident was taken away by the police for... Read more →
Resonate with (someone)
To appeal to someone or cause someone to like something.The idea of a film festival resonated with most members of the community.
Resign oneself to (something)
To accept something reluctantly.I must resign myself to the fact that I will probably not get the job that I want.
Reputed to be/do something
To be thought to do or be or have something.The new police chief is reputed to be the best police chief in the country.