| Idiom | Eye for an Eye and a Tooth for a Tooth |
|---|---|
| Example | Amanda took Mac's bicycle after he took her skateboard. That's what I call an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. |
| Meaning | revenge or punishment exactly like the original crime or offense |
| Origin | This idea appears in the Old Testament of the Bible (Exodus 21:23) and is often used to sum up its stern code. This idiom suggests that every crime or injury should be punished or paid back with an equal exchange of hurtful actions. |
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