give-and-take
give–and–take
noun \ˌgiv-ən-ˈtāk\Definition of GIVE-AND-TAKE
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
See First Known Use of GIVE-AND-TAKE
1679
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Synonyms: argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
Related Words: bull session, chat room, forum, meeting, powwow, roundtable, seminar, skull session (also skull practice), symposium, talkathon; chat, conversation, rap, words; discourse, disquisition; bargaining, consultancy, negotiation, pourparler
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