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Which one is OK? Or What would you say?
I cleared your debt.
I canceled your debt.
I canceled the money you owe me.
Nov 27, 2024 1:21 PM
Answers · 2
'I cleared your debt' would imply that the speaker has paid the second person's debt, in whole, on their behalf.
'I cancelled your debt' (spelled with double l) would usually mean that the creditor has cancelled the borrower's debt, perhaps without it being paid.
'I cancelled the money you owe me' is understandable as meaning the same as the second phrase but sounds considerable less natural.
November 27, 2024
In a formal situation you could say "I've written off your debt". Informally you could say "forget about the money you owe me".
November 27, 2024
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