idiom (noun) · neutral
give and take
/ɡɪv ənd ˈteɪk/give·and·TAKE
speakingtask2
mutual concession; the willingness of people to compromise
Examples
“Every successful partnership needs some give and take.”
“Negotiation requires give and take from both sides.”
“A healthy friendship involves a bit of give-and-take.”
Band 8 sentence
“Good teamwork depends on some give and take so that everyone feels their view matters.”
Collocations
- a little give and take
- some give and take
Word family
give (v) verbtake (v) verb
Common mistakes
We need give and take in every relation.→We need give and take in every relationship.
A lot of give and takes is needed.→A lot of give and take is needed.
Say it for a higher band
5compromise→6mutual compromise→7+give and take
Synonyms
compromise
Easily confused
compromise
“They reached a compromise after long talks.”
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