What is the meaning of the word "a roland for an oliver"?
Definitions:
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An effective or adequate retort or response.
NOUN
- He had given Mrs. Carr a Ronald for her Oliver.
- He had given Mrs. Carr a Ronald for her Oliver.
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measure for measure, an adequate response
noun
- After what was done to us, I'd say its a Roland for an Oliver.
- After what was done to us, I'd say its a Roland for an Oliver.
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Retaliation or a retort equal to its provocation; a blow for a blow.
NOUN
- She's always ready with a Roland for an Oliver when her brother teases her.
- She's always ready with a Roland for an Oliver when her brother teases her.