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Pound Back I Flesh Idiom Refers Owed Ruthlessly

Phrase/Idiom pound of flesh
Definition This idiom refers to something which is owed that is ruthlessly required to be paid back.
Example I need the money back. I know it’s a pound of flesh.

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