Meaning of the word "claw me, and I'll claw thee" in English

What does "claw me, and I'll claw thee" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

claw me, and I'll claw thee

US /klɔː miː ænd aɪl klɔː ðiː/
UK /klɔː miː ənd aɪl klɔː ðiː/
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Idiom

used to say that if one person helps or flatters another, the other will do the same in return

Example:
He supported my proposal because I backed his last week; it's a case of claw me, and I'll claw thee.
The two politicians are always praising each other—claw me, and I'll claw thee.