owe it to someone to do somethingowe it to (someone) to (do something)
to have a duty to do something for someone.
We owe it to our students to figure out how we can help them get a education.
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owe it to (someone or oneself) to (do something)
To have an obligation or duty to do something for the sake of someone or oneself. We owe it to our parents to look after them as they get older.You need to stop worrying about work—you owe it to yourself to enjoy the weekends with your family.