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one must give to get

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.31 in modern English

Syllables
one -must -give -to get
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Expressing that reciprocity imparts obligation: one must provide service, respect, and honesty to others if one expects to receive such things from others.

Phrases

give and take golden rule quid pro quo return the favor you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

Frequently Paired Words

give and take golden rule quid pro quo return the favor you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

Questions

What does one must give to get mean?
Expressing that reciprocity imparts obligation: one must provide service, respect, and honesty to others if one expects to receive such things from others.

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