in debt to vs in debt of

The correct phrase is 'in debt to.' 'In debt to' is the standard and commonly used preposition to use when talking about owing money or gratitude to someone. 'In debt of' is not a correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

in debt to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in debt to' when referring to owing money or gratitude to someone. It is the standard preposition used in this context.

Examples:

I am in debt to my parents for helping me pay for college.
She is in debt to her friend for lending her money in a time of need.

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And I'm in debt to the show.
So he was in debt to Burgess.
At least 15 calendar days before each due date the ECB shall notify the national central bank of the Member State that is in debt to the European Community.
Fifteen working days before each due date the EMI shall give notification thereof to the central bank of the country that is in debt to the European Community.
I'm in debt to the credit union... ...for the loan they made me in '67.
You're in debt to these people.
I won't be in debt to anyone.
I am deeply in debt to him.
I am deeply in debt to him.
And I'm already in debt to every knife sharpener in town.
See, she's in debt to Milos.
You will be in debt to Mr. Almy.
I'll always be in debt to you.
There's three other suspects who are in debt to Joey.
If it wasn't for us, every business in town would be in debt to JR.
I'm in debt to you for taking pity on me.
I would prefer to pay at once rather than remain in debt to you.
I'm 2,000 shillings in debt to the church and you hand out silver to your tenants.
I've been in debt to him forever and he's never cared before.
I know, I am still in debt to you.

in debt of

This phrase is not correct in English.

Alternatives:

in debt to

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