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eye for an eye

/aɪ fər ən aɪ/ /aɪ fə ən aɪ/
idiom Social Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 göze göz, dişe diş, kısasa kısas

Definition (English)

A principle of retaliation where the punishment inflicted is exactly equal to the injury caused.

Example Sentences

  1. The ancient law of 'an eye for an eye' is no longer practiced.
    'Göze göz' şeklindeki eski yasa artık uygulanmıyor.
  2. They believe in an eye for an eye, not forgiveness.
    Affetmek yerine göze göz ilkesine inanırlar.

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