Sayings

[doorknob]

Is there an expression or term for a present which you give and then take back?

[squarebear]

I wouldn't have thought so. Who would do something like that?

[sandyRoe]

Doing that you might be described as an 'Indian Giver'

[squarebear]

I would think you would be described as something a bit stronger myself.

[lardhelmet]

Indian giver?

[Musicman08]

Indian giver

One who takes or demands back one's gift to another, as in Jimmy wanted to take back Dan's birthday present, but Mom said that would make him an Indian giver. This term, now considered offensive, originally alluded to the Native American practice of expecting a gift in return for one that is given. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

[walkerj2]

didn't do the Indians much good - they never got their land back (oops - wasn't given was taken - does it still count?)

[gspot01]

yes tight !!!!