An eye for an eye

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An eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth).

something that you say which means if someone does something wrong, they should be punished by having the same thing done to them

Usage notes: This phrase comes from the Bible.

If you murder someone you deserve to die. An eye for an eye.

See also: eye

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