Like-for-like

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Replacing one thing with another of the same type. comparable

    "The soccer coach made a like-for-like substitution, replacing the injured defender with another defensive player."

  2. 2
    comparable to the same period in a previous year, at outlets that existed at that period comparable

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apples to applescomparable

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"The soccer coach made a like-for-like substitution, replacing the injured defender with another defensive player."

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