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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)

First Known Use of GIVE-AND-TAKE

1679

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