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Give as good as you get

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Equal Intensity

Use this phrase when you react with the same level of force or enthusiasm as you've received.

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He teased me about my performance, so I had to give as good as I got during the game.
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Conflict Situations

It's usually used in contexts where there is some form of competition or conflict.

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In the heated debate, she gave as good as she got.
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Not Literal

This phrase is often metaphorical, not suggesting physical retaliation but in speech or action.

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When they criticized his proposal, he gave as good as he got with strong counterarguments.
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