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Pakikisalamuha - Paghihiganti

Mahusay na mga idyoma sa Ingles tungkol sa paghihiganti, tulad ng "labanan ang apoy sa apoy" at "kahit na ang iskor".

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English idioms related to Interactions

to make someone feel extreme discomfort by helping them, being really generous, or by treating them too kindly, particularly someone who did one wrong

Ex: The couple attempted to kill the disagreement with kindness, surprising each other with thoughtful gestures to mend their recent argument.

to be extremely angry with a person and be trying to find them and possibly hurt them

Ex: The online trolls were after the author's blood, leaving harsh comments on every post.

to use methods or tactics similar to those of one's opponent in a fight or argument

Ex: He fought fire with fire in the debate , matching his opponent 's aggressive tone .

to retaliate by treating others in the same negative manner they treated one

Ex: Tired of his friend's constant teasing, Tom decided to pay him back in his own coin by poking fun at him in a lighthearted way.

a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

Ex: Many countries have moved away from the concept of an eye for an eye in their legal systems, opting for more humane and rehabilitative approaches to justice.
ax to grind
[Parirala]

a hidden personal motive or agenda that someone holds

Ex: I could sense ax to grind in her tone during the argument .

to angrily ask for a person or group to be punished or hurt

Ex: The hostile debate took a turn when one candidate accused the other of corruption, causing the audience to bay for their blood.

to outperform someone using the same methods and tactics that they use

Ex: The underdog team defeated the reigning champions by adopting a similar aggressive playing style, demonstrating their ability to beat the formidable opponents at their own game.

to seek to harm or punish someone who has wronged or harmed one

Ex: The team was determined to get their own back after losing to their rivals in the previous championship game.

to have enough strength and confidence to match others' ferocity and intensity during an argument or a fight

Ex: Despite the harsh critique, the author gave as good as he got by responding with well-reasoned explanations for his work.
out for blood
[Parirala]

trying to punish, harm, or kill someone

Ex: During the political debate , both candidates out for blood, trying to discredit their opponent at every turn .

a harsh or unpleasant way of treating someone that is almost identical to the manner in which they treated one

Ex: Tim had a taste of his own medicine when his colleagues ignored him during a critical project, mirroring his previous behavior of exclusion.

to hurt or punish someone in a way that ensures one they will never repeat their past behavior

Ex: The dishonest business owner was caught and fined heavily, serving as a lesson to others who considered unethical practices.

used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

Ex: When Sarah realized her coworker was spreading rumors about her, she decided that two could play the game and started sharing her own positive achievements.
tit for tat
[Parirala]

the action of taking revenge on someone for something unpleasant they did to one in order to get even or feel better

Ex: Timmy and Tommy had a habit tit for tat behavior , always sharing their toys equally to maintain a sense of fairness .

to destroy someone's happiness or self-assurance through a remark, action, or event

Ex: Jenny couldn't stand the arrogant smirk on her coworker's face, so she decided to wipe the smirk off by outperforming him on the project.

used when a person attempts to embarrass or humiliate someone but gets embarrassed or humiliated instead

Ex: Jenny tried to play a prank on her little brother, but he turned the tables, and the joke was on Jenny.

to decide to stop a particular activity or relationship

Ex: Their marriage had been strained for years , and they finally decided call it quits and get a divorce .

to make someone feel less important or influential by showing that their claims are not true

Ex: In a military setting, the sergeant major has the authority to put soldiers in their place and enforce discipline.

to make things fair by addressing a previous unfairness or imbalance

Ex: He wanted to even the score with his friend after losing a bet, so he challenged him to a rematch.
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