tit for tat

Definition of Tit For Tat in English :

1. tit for tat

an equivalent given in return

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Tit For Tat

noun

an equivalent given in return or retaliation; blow for blow

adjective

an equivalent given in return or retaliation; blow for blow

There have been the usual tit-for-tat assassinations by rival gangs.

The two countries have each expelled another diplomat following a round of tit-for-tat expulsions.

this for that

phrase used when someone pays back one wrong or injury with another

n.

Repayment in kind, as for an injury; retaliation.