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Meaning of give and take | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A process of compromise or accommodation.

idiomatic, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“They hoped for an amicable solution, but both knew it would require some give and take.”
“Will be run for on Huish Downs..A Free Plate of ₤50. Give and Take, by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding.”
“My mama said "you can't hurry love / No, you'll just have to wait" / She said "love don't come easy / But it's a game of give and take"”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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