SINCE 1828
tit for tat
noun phrase
\ ˌtit-fər-ˈtat
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Definition of tit for tat
: an equivalent given in return (as for an injury) : retaliation in kind
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tit for tat
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tit for tat
: a situation in which you do something to harm someone who has done something harmful to you
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