gives as good as one gets

A form of give as good as one gets — To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of give as good as one gets
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“gives as good as one gets.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20as%20good%20as%20one%20gets. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gives as good as one gets,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20as%20good%20as%20one%20gets.

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