General
do-fa-do
What does do-fa-do mean?
Reciprocal action, especially revenge — doing to someone what they did to you.
"It's do-fa-do; he broke mine so I broke his."
Origin
Barbados; from 'do for do'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'do-fa-do' mean?
It means tit-for-tat or getting even, doing to someone what they did to you.
Where does 'do-fa-do' come from?
It is a Barbadian phrase from 'do for do', capturing the idea of reciprocal action.
How do you use 'do-fa-do' in a sentence?
You might say 'It's do-fa-do; he broke mine so I broke his.'
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