give a plum in return for a peach— return present for present; exchange gifts (between lovers or friends) ❍ 投我以桃，报之以李。(《诗经·大雅·抑》) A peach one throws me; in return I give a plum.
投桃报李tou tao bao li
give a plum in return for a peach—return present for present
投桃报李
give a plum in return for a peach—return present for present; repay a favor; reciprocity
投桃报李tóu táo bào lǐ
比喻彼此间的赠送和回报。exchange gifts, return gift for gift, return a favour with a favour