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given as good as one got

given as good as one got is the past participle of give as good as one gets.

Meaning of give as good as one gets

Verb

give as good as one gets (third-person singular simple present gives as good as one gets, present participle giving as good as one gets, simple past gave as good as one got, past participle given as good as one got)

  1. (idiomatic) To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
    • On balance, it was harsh on Hearts, who had given as good as they got against their more-fancied opponents, who, despite not being at full strength, fielded a multi-million pound team.2012 August 23, Alasdair Lamont, “Hearts 0-1 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport

Questions about given as good as one got

What is given as good as one got the past participle of?
Given as good as one got is the past participle of give as good as one gets.

Words near given as good as one got in the dictionary

  1. given a sneck posset
  2. given a tin shit
  3. given about
  4. given against
  5. given an inch
  6. given as good as one got
  7. given away
  8. given away the farm
  9. given away the store
  10. given back
  11. given battle

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