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Значение идиомы give as good as one gets


Значение идиомы give as good as one gets

[give as good as one gets] {v. phr.} To be able to give back blowfor blow; defend yourself well in a fight or argument.

TheAmericans gave as good as they got in the war with the English.

George gave as good as he got in his fight with the older boy.

Compare: EYE FOR AN EYE, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY.




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