by the same token
US /baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtoʊ.kən/
UK /baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtoʊ.kən/
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in the same way or for the same reason
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He didn't help me, and by the same token, I won't help him.
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You can't expect special treatment; by the same token, you shouldn't give it.