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Meaning of swings and roundabouts

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

swings and roundabouts

noun

Definitions

  1. Gains and losses that offset each other.

    Example: If, in order to save money, you never buy a parking ticket, you are more likely to get fined, so it's all swings and roundabouts really.