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tit for tat

/ˈtɪt fɔː ˈtæt/

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/ˈtɪt fɔː ˈtæt/B2informal
  • ruФраза, описывающая ответное действие, когда кто-то отвечает на негативное поведение другого человека аналогичным действием, часто используемая в спорах или конфликтах.

A phrase describing a retaliatory action where someone responds to another's negative behavior with a similar action, often used in arguments or conflicts.

  1. Retaliation or exchangeB2informal

    A situation where someone responds to an action with a similar action, often as revenge or in kind.

    ruЗуб за зуб

    • He insulted her, and she gave him tit for tat by ignoring him.
    • The two companies engaged in a tit-for-tat trade war.
    • Their argument was just tit for tat over small issues.
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