tit for tat

Meaning: An action in exchange for another equal action.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The expression is usually used by parents to reprimand (scold) their children.

More idioms — Daily Life

the top of the line — The best quality.
too big for one's britches — To be sassy or arrogant, or to act or speak disrespectfully or inappropriately for one's…
touch and go — Precarious or uncertain.
track record — A history of performance.
train of thought — A course of reasoning; a succession of connected ideas.
treat someone to something — To buy something for another person.

to beat the band — In an exaggerated manner; with a lot of effort or to the extreme.
to the hilt — To be fully committed to something; to do something completely.
troubled waters — Emotionally rough times or an unsettled situation.
true blue — Loyal and steadfast.
turning point — A critical point.
under the table — Secretly or illegally.

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