tit for tat

tit for tat {n. phr.}

Equal treatment in return; a fair exchange.

Billy hit me, so I gave him tit for tat.

I told him if he did me any harm I would return tit for tat.

They had a warm debate and the two boys gave each other tit for tat.

Compare: GET BACK AT, EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.

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