as good as one gets

as good as one gets
See: GIVE AS GOOD AS ONE GETS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • as good as one gets — See: GIVE AS GOOD AS ONE GETS …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • as\ good\ as\ one\ gets — See: give as good as one gets …   Словарь американских идиом

  • give as good as one gets — {v. phr.} To be able to give back blow for blow; defend yourself well in a fight or argument. * /The Americans gave as good as they got in the war with the English./ * /George gave as good as he got in his fight with the older boy./ Compare: EYE… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • give as good as one gets — {v. phr.} To be able to give back blow for blow; defend yourself well in a fight or argument. * /The Americans gave as good as they got in the war with the English./ * /George gave as good as he got in his fight with the older boy./ Compare: EYE… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • give as good as one gets — To retort in equal measure in words or action • • • Main Entry: ↑give * * * respond with equal force or vehemence when attacked …   Useful english dictionary

  • give as good as one gets — verb 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. The Foreign Correspondents Associations annual banquet last week… …   Wiktionary

  • give\ as\ good\ as\ one\ gets — v. phr. To be able to give back blow for blow; defend yourself well in a fight or argument. The Americans gave as good as they got in the war with the English. George gave as good as he got in his fight with the older boy. Compare: eye for an eye …   Словарь американских идиом

  • As Good as It Gets — Theatrical release poster Directed by James L. Brooks Produced by …   Wikipedia

  • good — See: AS GOOD AS, AS GOOD AS ONE GETS, BUT GOOD, DO ONE GOOD, FOR GOOD, FOR GOOD MEASURE, GET THE GOODS ON, HOLD GOOD, IN GOOD, IN GOOD FAITH, IN GOOD TIME, IN ONE S GOOD GRACES, IT S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD, MAKE GOOD, MISS IS AS GOOD… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • good — See: AS GOOD AS, AS GOOD AS ONE GETS, BUT GOOD, DO ONE GOOD, FOR GOOD, FOR GOOD MEASURE, GET THE GOODS ON, HOLD GOOD, IN GOOD, IN GOOD FAITH, IN GOOD TIME, IN ONE S GOOD GRACES, IT S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD, MAKE GOOD, MISS IS AS GOOD… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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