Kontra and Paroli

jemandem Kontra geben — to contradict someone, to resist. DWDS traces it probably to Skat, where Kontra is the opponents’ announcement that they expect the soloist to lose.

jemandem Paroli bieten — to stand up to someone with equal or greater force. DWDS: originally a term from card games, especially Pharao.

Keine Widerrede! — No answering back! DWDS: do it without objecting.

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