Meaning of 'Give as good as you get'
What does the saying 'Give as good as you get' mean?
Idiom: Give as good as you get
Meaning:
If you give as good as you get, you are prepared to treat people as badly as they treat you and to fight for what you believe.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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