Equivalent given in retaliation (3,3,3)

I believe the answer is:

tit for tat

(Other definitions for tit for tat that I've seen before include "Retaliation in kind" , "Repayment in kind" , "Counterattack" , "Retaliation called for" , "revenge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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