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Grammar fix

mutual respect

respect from both sides

When two people or groups both value and treat each other well, showing consideration and understanding.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • A healthy friendship is built on mutual respect and trust.relationships
  • In my opinion, mutual respect is essential for a successful marriage because both partners need to feel valued.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: mutual respect (between A and B) / have mutual respect

WrongWe have a mutual respect to each other.

RightWe have mutual respect for each other.

Respect FOR each other (not 'to'); 'mutual' already means both ways.

Patternmutual respect (between A and B) / have mutual respect

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff There exists a reciprocal sense of respect between them.

Natural There's a lot of mutual respect between them.

'Reciprocal sense of respect' is academic; 'mutual respect' is the set phrase.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • mutual respect
    mutual respectbased onbuilt onfor each other

Don't confuse it

Unlike 'respect', which can be one-sided, 'mutual respect' always involves both parties.

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