I may sound stupid, but I really don't know what it is. And the easiest way is to ask here (I am not native English speaker). Thanks.
2006-10-31 02:09:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It means to treat others the way they treated you.
But I know a better rule.
"Treat others the way you want to be treated."
2006-10-31 02:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means to repay in kind. For example, if you found out that your spouse cheated on you, the "tit for tat" rule means you would go out and cheat on your spouse. Does that help?
2006-10-31 10:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The answers above are good.
I would only add that 'tit for tat' is something I would not do. Do not interfere with 'Karma'.
2006-10-31 10:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by illusions 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its about taking EQUAL measures of reciprocating or retaliation. It would be the modern version of an eye for
an eye of ancient justice
2006-10-31 11:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by opaalvarez 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the "eye for an eye" principal. Like if someone steals the tires off your car and you find out who it is, you smash up their headlights and windshield with a golf club :D
2006-10-31 10:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Astrid79 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the origin of the rule, its meaning is "something for something". Basically you give me this I'll give you that, whether it is a good or bad doesn't matter, IE "I'll give you a black eye because you kicked me", or, "I'll give you this money because you helped me get back on my feet"
2006-10-31 10:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by kerfitz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it a term people tends to use as a reason going into a fight
or an excused for the fight
2006-10-31 10:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by kimht 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its doing someone how they did you getting revenge or an even trade
2006-10-31 10:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by keisa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See you can learn somthing here!!
2006-10-31 12:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋