Meanings
Reference to Exodus 21:23-25: "And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe". (King James Version)
How to pronounce "eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth":
AU
compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.
Example Sentences
1
John believes in the principle of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' and insists on getting revenge.
2
The judge ruled in favor of the victim, claiming that 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' applied in this case.
3
Some people argue that 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' perpetuates a cycle of violence.
4
In some cultures, the concept of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' is still practiced.
5
She sought justice, demanding an 'eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' punishment for her attacker.
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