English Explanatory Dictionary

give as good as one gets

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

en-au-give as good as one gets.ogg

Word forms

give as good as one gets gives as good as one gets giving as good as one gets gave as good as one got given as good as one got

Related words

stick up for oneself as good as it gets give someone a run for their money give someone a taste of their own medicine pay back in someone's own coin pay back in kind
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