Much is expected where much is given. (Strauss, 1994 p. 1095)
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Meaning · English
Those who receive a lot are expected to give a lot in return
Examples
The billionaire's donation sparked debate, as much is expected where much is given
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Much is expected where much is given. (Strauss, 1994 p. 1095)” mean?
Those who receive a lot are expected to give a lot in return
Is “Much is expected where much is given. (Strauss, 1994 p. 1095)” formal or informal?
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