What is the meaning of the word "a roland for an oliver"?

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  1. An effective or adequate retort or response. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • He had given Mrs. Carr a Ronald for her Oliver. copy to clipboard
  2. measure for measure, an adequate response copy to clipboard noun
    • After what was done to us, I'd say its a Roland for an Oliver. copy to clipboard
  3. Retaliation or a retort equal to its provocation; a blow for a blow. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • She's always ready with a Roland for an Oliver when her brother teases her. copy to clipboard

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