Give as good as you get
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Equal Intensity
Use this phrase when you react with the same level of force or enthusiasm as you've received. 
He teased me about my performance, so I had to give as good as I got during the game.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Situations
It's usually used in contexts where there is some form of competition or conflict. 
In the heated debate, she gave as good as she got.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
This phrase is often metaphorical, not suggesting physical retaliation but in speech or action. 
When they criticized his proposal, he gave as good as he got with strong counterarguments.