Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-or-get-a-tumble
idiom
/ˈɡɪv ə(r) ɒɪɡət ə ˈtʌmbl/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation in which individuals can both receive and provide a benefit or experience, where mutual exchange is emphasized.
Examples
- The new policy is a give-or-get-a-tumble situation; if you help others, you’ll also receive help in return.
- In a friendship, it’s often a give-or-get-a-tumble relationship where both individuals support each other.
Meaning
This phrase highlights a reciprocal action or benefit between parties, suggesting that both sides will have something to gain or lose in the process.
Synonyms
- mutual exchange
- reciprocal arrangement
- give-and-take
