"two can play that game" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} two can play that game
  1. The tactics or strategies of an adversary can also be used against them. Categories (topical): Two Synonyms: two can play at that game, two can play at this game Related terms: give as good as one gets, turnabout is fair play, two-handed game

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