give and take

See also: give-and-take

English

Noun

give and take (uncountable)

(idiomatic) A process of compromise or accommodation.
They hoped for an amicable solution, but both knew it would require some give and take.

Synonyms

accommodation, compromise, concession, flexibility

Antonyms

inflexibility, rigidity, stubbornness

Translations

Translations

Greek: πάρε δώσε (el) n (páre dóse)

Portuguese: toma lá dá cá

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