idiom
Give and Take
giv and tayk
/ɡɪv ænd teɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
giveandtake
Dictionary meaning
A process of mutual concession, compromise, and exchange in which all parties both offer and receive something in order to reach agreement or maintain a relationship.
Examples
- Marriage requires a lot of give and take; you can't always expect to have your way.
- Successful negotiations always involve give and take from both sides.
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