One entry found for give-and-take.

Entry Word: give-and-take
Function: noun
Text: 1 an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue <a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night> -- see DISCUSSION 1
2 the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement <negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides> -- see CONCESSION 1
3 good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks <enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters> -- see BANTER