turnabout is fair play
proverbEtymology
First use appears c. 1755, of British or Irish origin.
- derived from origin
Definitions
It is allowable to retaliate against an enemy's dirty tricks by using the same ones…
It is allowable to retaliate against an enemy's dirty tricks by using the same ones against them.
- No, I won't, — I went to my bed last, — let my bed come to me now, turn about is fair play.
Taking turns is morally right.
- Turnabout is fair play, right? We'll start it low and take turns, I'll tase you, and then you can tase me, and we'll see who the last man standing is.
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