Meanings
From the stories of Roland and Oliver, legendary knights of equal might.
Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.
Example Sentences
1
He always pays back his debts, so it's only fair that he gets a Roland for an Oliver.
2
Jane borrowed John's car without asking, so he took her bike as a Roland for an Oliver.
3
The kids kept interrupting the teacher, so she made them do extra homework as a Roland for an Oliver.
4
When my friend pranked me, I retaliated with a prank of my own as a Roland for an Oliver.
5
If you cheat on your partner, don't be surprised if they want a Roland for an Oliver and cheat on you too.
A-Z Proximities
- a little bit of bread and no cheese
- a little from column A, a little from column B
- a little of something goes a long way
- a notch above
- a pound to a penny
- a Roland for an Oliver
- Abbot's Priory
- a short drop and a sudden stop
- a week from next Tuesday
- a week is a long time in politics
- a wild goose never laid a tame egg
