Meaning of 'Tit for tat'
What does the saying 'Tit for tat' mean?
Idiom: Tit for tat
Meaning:
If someone responds to an insult by being rude back, it's tit for tat- repaying something negative the same way.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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