it is a game at which two can play

it is a game at which two can play
разг.
(it is a game at which two can play (тж. two can play at that game))
≈ посмотрим ещё, чья возьмёт; я могу ответить тем же, отплатить той же монетой; шансы равны

Now, don't call me any names, or you will find that two can play at that game. (Fl. Marryat, ‘Under the Lilies and Roses’, ch. XXX) — Не надо ругаться. Ведь я могу ответить тем же.

The Lady: "You feel sure you will be able to resist the siren? I warn you, she is very fascinating." Augustus: "You need have no fear, madam. I hope she will come and try it on. Fascination is a game that two can play at." (B. Shaw, ‘Augustus Does His Bit’) — Леди: "Вы уверены, что сможете противостоять ее чарам? Предупреждаю вас, эта женщина - пожирательница сердец." Август: "Опасения ваши напрасны, сударыня. Надеюсь, она явится испытать меня. я охотно с ней потягаюсь."

‘You did make an ass of yourself that time.’ ‘...Two can play at that game,’ I began, ready to try rougher tactics. (C. P. Snow, ‘The Sleep of Reason’, ch. 6) — - На этот раз вы сваляли дурака. - ...Посмотрим еще, чья возьмет, - сказал я, прибегая к более грубой тактике.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • game at which two can play — {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way of acting that both sides may use. * /Rough football is a game two can play./ * /Politics is a game at which two can play./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • game at which two can play — {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way of acting that both sides may use. * /Rough football is a game two can play./ * /Politics is a game at which two can play./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • game\ at\ which\ two\ can\ play — n. phr. A plan, trick, or way of acting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two can play. Politics is a game at which two can play …   Словарь американских идиом

  • play — See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLE PLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAY FOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • play — See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLE PLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAY FOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • play — See: all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, double play, fair play, force play, game at which two can play, make a play for, turn about is fair play …   Словарь американских идиом

  • which — See: GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • which — See: GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • which — See: game at which two can play …   Словарь американских идиом

  • Two-ball — is a game often played by baseball teams, designed to improve quickness, hand eye coordination, and sharpen focus. It can be played with any number of players. The basic idea is that everyone stands in a circle. Two baseballs are tossed between… …   Wikipedia

  • game — I. /geɪm / (say gaym) noun 1. an amusement or pastime: children s games. 2. the apparatus employed in playing any of certain games: a shop selling toys and games. 3. a contest for amusement in the form of a trial of chance, skill, or endurance,… …  


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