n.Phrases and idioms:
a Roland for an Oliver
1. an effective retort.
2 a well-balanced combat or exchange.
Etymology: name of the legendary nephew of Charlemagne celebrated with his comrade Oliver in the Chanson de Roland
n.Phrases and idioms:
a Roland for an Oliver
1. an effective retort.
2 a well-balanced combat or exchange.
Etymology: name of the legendary nephew of Charlemagne celebrated with his comrade Oliver in the Chanson de Roland
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012