gives as good as (one) gets

gives as good as (one) gets

To retaliate or strike back. Don't shove Johnny unless you want a bloody nose—that kid gives as good as he gets.

See also: get, give, good

give as good as you get

COMMON If you give as good as you get, you argue, fight, or compete as strongly and as fiercely as your opponent. Arsenal are a tough side, but we can give as good as we get and we don't fear anyone. He's finally found himself a woman who stands up to him and gives as good as she gets.

See also: get, give, good

give as good as you get

respond with equal force or vehemence when attacked.

See also: get, give, good

give as good as you ˈget

defend yourself very well when you fight or argue with somebody: Don’t worry about her. She can give as good as she gets.

See also: get, give, good