take-backscheme

noun
UK /ˈteɪk bæk skiːm/
US /ˈteɪk bæk skiːm/

A take-backscheme is a plan to take something back after you gave it away.

The kids made a take-backscheme so they could get their toys back after the swap.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sneaky plan to undo a deal or promise.

His take-backscheme fell apart when everyone remembered the original agreement.

3. A rule or trick that lets someone cancel a gift or trade.

The game had a take-backscheme that let players reverse their last move.

4. A way to get back something you lost or lent.

She used a clever take-backscheme to recover her borrowed book.