Definition of Tit for tat

a comparable response or action provided in return for something

Examples of Tit for tat in a sentence

When the boy stole the money, it was tit for tat that he return every penny back to its owner so that would make everything even.  🔊

After both boys traded equally-valuable baseball cards with each other, the trade made everyone happy since it was tit for tat  🔊

“If you provide a few hours of tutoring for your neighbor, then it will be tit for tat due to him providing you with some tools,” a man tried to explain to the angry neighbors.  🔊

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