idiom
Give and Take
GIV and TAYK
/ɡɪv ænd teɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
giveandtake
Dictionary meaning
A process of mutual compromise and reciprocal concession in which each side yields something in order to reach agreement or maintain harmony.
Examples
- Any successful partnership requires give and take from both sides.
Synonyms: compromise, reciprocity
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