Meaning of no returns | Babel Free
Definitions
Used in children's games to forbid another player from responding in kind, doing the same thing that was just done to them.
Examples
“A pinch and a punch for the first of the month, and no returns!”
“They are developing patterns of language use⟳ and sharing an understanding of the rules of their game. Sebastian does not 'answer⟳ back' when Natasha says 'No returns'.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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