give as good as one gets
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give as good as one gets
verb gives as good as one gets · giving as good as one gets · gave as good as one got · given as good as one got
- To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated. On balance, it was harsh on Hearts, who had given as good as they got against their more-fancied opponents, who, despite not being at full strength, fielded a multi-million pound team.
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| Français | rendre coup pour coup, avoir du répondant, avoir de la repartie |
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