two can play at that game

Related to word: two

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom is used to express that one will retaliate in kind when someone else has done something harmful or unpleasant.

    • If they decide not to invite us to their wedding, fine, two can play at that game.

    • He started spreading rumors about me at the office, so I thought, 'two can play at that game'.

    • Since you decided to criticize my work in the meeting, two can play at that game, and I'll bring up issues with your project.