a Roland for an Oliver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.
adv
  1. So as to respond to an action with an equivalent action; tit for tat.

Word forms

a Roland for an Oliver Rolands for Olivers

Etymology

From the stories of Roland and Oliver, legendary knights of equal might.

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