Meaning Of The Word Give-and-take

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Give-and-take Meaning

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Give-and-take Definition

What's The Definition Of Give-and-take?

give and take
a situation in which two people or groups do things to help or please each other
a yielding and conceding on both sides; compromise
to compromise in order to cooperate
to exchange on an even basis
noun: mutual concessions, shared benefits, and cooperation
noun: the practice of dealing by compromise or mutual concession; cooperation
phrase: If you say that something requires give and take, you mean that people must compromise or co-operate for it to be successful.
verb: to make mutual concessions

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