a Roland for an Oliver

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.

   “Mr. Godwin has lately attempted an answer to the Essay (thus giving Mr. Malthus a Roland for his Oliver) but we think he has judged ill in endeavouring to invalidate the principle, instead of confining himself to point out the misapplication of it.”

2. zarf So as to respond to an action with an equivalent action; tit for tat.

   “He responded to the insult a Roland for an Oliver, striking back just as hard.”