tit for tat
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معنی کامل و مثالها
● عمل به مثل، تلافی، سزا، شیان، این به آن در، هرچه عوض دارد گله ندارد
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originates from the Middle English phrase 'tip for tap', meaning 'blow for blow'.
مثال
- Their relationship was always tit for tat.
- He played a tit for tat game with his rival.
- She always responds with tit for tat.
ترکیبهای رایج
Play a tit for tat game Engage in tit for tat Respond with tit for tat
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- an equivalent given in return
مترادفها
Give and take, blow for blow, a Roland for an Oliver, measure for measure, diamond cut diamond, equivalent (in retaliation), quid pro quo.