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tit for tat Definition

tit for tat

noun

this for that: phrase used when someone pays back one wrong or injury with another

Etymology: var. of earlier tip for tap (Fr tant pour tant): see tip

tit for tat Synonyms

tit for tat

n.

reprisal, retribution, requital; see exchange 2, revenge 1.

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