give and take

give and take

give-and-take - a situation in which two people or groups allow each other to have or do some of the things that they want. Partners need to give and take, to make allowances, to find compromises.

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give and take

the exchange of some of what you want for some of what someone else wants. We reached an agreement after many hours of bargaining and give and take.

See also: give, take