give and take—
1. willingness to compromise (in the hope of obtaining a satisfactory agreement, etc.):
- With a bit of give and take you can both make sure your home doesn’t suffer.
2. a lively talk or debate, especially one filled with ridicule:
- Addison’s sensitive modesty disqualified him for the rough give and take of mixed society.
give or take—apart from a few things; except for a few people:
- All the children were present, give or take one or two who were ill.