idiom

eye for an eye

3Sections

Justice in which reparation exactly matches the harm caused

Definition

Justice in which reparation exactly matches the harm caused

Examples

  • AN EYE FOR AN EYE, that's their policy.
  • They believe in AN EYE FOR AN EYE.
  • AN EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH, rather medieval.

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