| 单词 | tit-for-tat |
| 释义 | tit-for-tatadjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A tit-for-tat action is one where someone takes revenge on another person for what they have done by doing something similar to them. The two countries have each expelled another diplomat in a round of tit-for-tat expulsions. tit-for-tat in British English (ˌtɪtfəˈtæt) or tit for tat noun an equivalent given in return or retaliation; blow for blow Word origin C16: from earlier tip for taptit-for-tat in British English (ˌtɪtfəˈtæt) adjective an equivalent given in return or retaliation; blow for blow There have been the usual tit-for-tat assassinations by rival gangs. The two countries have each expelled another diplomat following a round of tit-for-tatexpulsions. tit for tat in American English this for that phrase used when someone pays back one wrong or injury with anotherWord origin var. of earlier tip for tap (Fr tant pour tant): see tip2Synonyms of 'tit-for-tat'retaliation, like for like, measure for measure, an eye for an eye retaliatory, revenge, reciprocal More Synonyms of tit-for-tat |
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