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以眼还眼,以牙还牙

yǐ yǎn huán yǎn , yǐ yá huán yá

Definitions

  • an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth (idiom)
  • fig. to use the enemy's methods against him
  • to give sb a taste of his own medicine