How to Pronounce "give as good as one gets"
expression
GIV az GOOD az wun GETS
giv AS GOOD AS won GETS
Definition
To respond to someone’s actions, especially negative or aggressive ones, with the same strength or attitude; to match someone’s behavior, especially in an argument or conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈæs/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ˈæs/ /wˈɒn/ /ɡˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV az GOOD az wun GETS
UK
giv AS GOOD AS won GETS
Listen in Context
When people tease her, she gives as good as she gets.
He knows how to give as good as he gets in an argument.
If someone shouts, she will give as good as she gets.
Don’t worry about him—he can give as good as he gets with those bullies.