a Roland for an Oliver

短语

势均力敌, 以牙还牙

词形变化

Rolands for Olivers 复数 Rolands for Olivers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.

    习语
adv.
  1. 1.

    So as to respond to an action with an equivalent action; tit for tat.

    习语

    He responded to the insult a Roland for an Oliver, striking back just as hard.

词源

From the stories of Roland and Oliver, legendary knights of equal might.

来源：wiktionary