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[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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