give-and-take
[giv-uh n-teyk]
- the practice of dealing by compromise or mutual concession; cooperation.
- good-natured exchange of talk, ideas, etc.
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Origin of give-and-take
First recorded in 1760–70
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Related Words
banterreciprocityexchangecollaborationtradecompromiseswapcooperationoffsetconcessionsettlementadaptabilitytrade-offExamples from the Web for give-and-take
Contemporary Examples
This would seem disastrous in the give-and-take of politics but it is in keeping with sectarian religious doctrine.
Nothing, it seems, will budge them from their opposition to give-and-take of governance.
The give-and-take between them and Democrats yielded better remedies.
Once the positions are set, real negotiations would begin, with give-and-take on both sides.
But it offends my sensibilities to watch the president throw in the towel before the give-and-take even begins anew.
Historical Examples
To Tom that seemed fair enough,––a give-and-take game of the rangeland.
Rim o' the WorldB. M. Bower
But in give-and-take, as one might say, you are igstreamly droll.
Two Sides of the FaceArthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
But perhaps this give-and-take of lovers may seem attractive to some.
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2George Saintsbury
Let it be a case, then, of give-and-take between us, and the rest of the gods will follow our lead.
The IliadHomer
You haven't yet learned the team play, the give-and-take of diplomacy.
The Yillian WayJohn Keith Laumer
give-and-take
- mutual concessions, shared benefits, and cooperation
- a smoothly flowing exchange of ideas and talk
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- to make mutual concessions
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