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give-and-take

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a give-and-take (American)
a conversation in which people give their opinions and listen to those of other people. The candidates entered into a lively give-and-take.
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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. You can't always insist on your own way - there has to be some give-and-take.
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Before long, your sister will follow your good example, and you'll both be masters at the art of sisterly give-and-take.
 
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