How is the phrase ответил тем же translated from Russian to English

English translation
gave as good as it got
phrase

Ответил на атаку или усилие равным противодействием.

Responded to an attack or effort with equal force.

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  • Он отвечал также, как и получил, во время дебатов. — He gave as good as it got during the debate.

  • Она действительно отвечала также, как и получила, в этом споре? — Did she really give as good as it got in that argument?

  • В игривом подшучивании он всегда отвечает также, как и получил. — In playful banter, he always gives as good as it got.

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