Idiom: give and take
Definition
Idiom: give and take
- a compromise where a person gives something in order to get something from someone else
- an exchange of views in order to explore an issue or make a decision
Example sentences
— Finding a language partner is a give and take. You can't expect someone to want to only speak English with you and not practice the language they want to learn!
— Marriage is supposed to be a give and take but I definitely give much more than I take.
— Living with roommates is a give and take—you may think you're perfect but they're likely to think otherwise.
— A great business is a give and take where the company focuses more on giving great value then on taking their customers' money.
— Life is a give and take and you'll do well if you focus on giving.
— Our relationship is a real give and take and that's why my business partner and I have worked together successfully for almost 20 years.
— The two groups had an amiable give and take before a settlement was reached.
Synonyms
- trade off
- find a happy medium
- find middle ground
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