give and take
Definition
Noun:
- Mutual concession or compromise: A process or situation involving reciprocal exchange, often of ideas, opinions, or concessions, where each party yields something to the other.
- Lively, good-natured exchange of ideas or conversation: A spirited, often friendly, discussion or debate.
Verb (phrase):
- To make mutual concessions: To compromise by each side yielding something.
Examples
Noun:
- A successful marriage requires a lot of give and take.
- The meeting was characterized by a lively give and take between the experts.
Verb (phrase):
- In any negotiation, both parties must be willing to give and take.
- They managed to settle the dispute by giving and taking.
Advanced Usage
- "A bit of give and take": A small or reasonable amount of mutual compromise.
- We can solve this problem with a bit of give and take.
Variants and Related Words
- Compromise (n/v): An agreement or settlement reached by each side making concessions.
- Reciprocity (n): The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
- Negotiation (n): Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
Synonyms
- Compromise
- Reciprocity
- Exchange
- Trade-off
Related Phrases
- Meet halfway: To compromise by each party moving an equal distance from their original position.
- Neither side got everything they wanted, but they agreed to meet halfway.
Related Idioms
- You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours: An idiom expressing the principle of mutual cooperation or favor-trading, closely related to the concept of give and take.
- It's all about give and take in this business—you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
Verb
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make mutual concessions
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In life you have to give and take
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