How to Pronounce "give tit for tat"
expression
GIV TIT fer TAT
giv TIT faw TAT
Definition
To respond to someone's action, usually something negative or unfair, by doing the same thing to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈtɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtæt
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /tˈɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV TIT fer TAT
UK
giv TIT faw TAT
Listen in Context
He decided to give tit for tat when his classmate took his book.
If she lies to you, will you give tit for tat?
It's not always wise to give tit for tat in arguments.
I don't like to give tit for tat, even when people treat me badly.