two can play at that game
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On Friday, Environment Secretary George Eustice said the UK could retaliate over the French threats, however, saying "two can play at that game".
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2021
On Friday morning, Environment Secretary George Eustice said if necessary the UK would respond in turn, saying "two can play at that game".
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2021
“But if they do bring these into place, well, two can play at that game and we reserve the ability to respond in a proportionate way.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021
When asked about measures the UK government could take to respond to these events, George Eustice said that "two can play at that game".
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2021
"I reckon two can play at that game," murmured Sam, and he too caught up a stone and launched it forth.
From The Rover Boys on the River The Search for the Missing Houseboat by Stratemeyer, Edward
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