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Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardo alla ritorsione, come "combattere il fuoco con il fuoco" e "pareggiare i conti".

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

trattandolo con eccessivo favore

trattandolo con eccessivo favore

Ex: The couple attempted to kill the disagreement with kindness, surprising each other with thoughtful gestures to mend their recent argument.
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to be extremely angry with a person and be trying to find them and possibly hurt them

minaccia di violenza

minaccia di violenza

Ex: The online trolls were after the author's blood, leaving harsh comments on every post.
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to use methods or tactics similar to those of one's opponent in a fight or argument

[lotta] fuoco con il fuoco

[lotta] fuoco con il fuoco

Ex: He fought fire with fire in the debate , matching his opponent 's aggressive tone .
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to retaliate by treating others in the same negative manner they treated one

trattandolo anche negativamente

trattandolo anche negativamente

Ex: Tired of his friend 's constant teasing , Tom decided pay him back in his own coin by poking fun at him in a lighthearted way .
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a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

occhio per occhio

occhio per occhio

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.
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a hidden personal motive or agenda that someone holds

ascia per macinare

ascia per macinare

Ex: I could sense ax to grind in her tone during the argument .
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to angrily ask for a person or group to be punished or hurt

minaccia di violenza

minaccia di violenza

Ex: The hostile debate took a turn when one candidate accused the other of corruption, causing the audience to bay for their blood.
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to outperform someone using the same methods and tactics that they use

utilizzare a proprio vantaggio

utilizzare a proprio vantaggio

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

vendicarsi

vendicarsi

Ex: The team was determined get their own back after losing to their rivals in the previous championship game .
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to have enough strength and confidence to match others' ferocity and intensity during an argument or a fight

reagire con uguale forza quando qualcuno attacca

reagire con uguale forza quando qualcuno attacca

Ex: Despite the harsh critique , the gave as good as he got by responding with well-reasoned explanations for his work .
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trying to punish, harm, or kill someone

cercare di punire

cercare di punire

Ex: During the political debate , both candidates out for blood, trying to discredit their opponent at every turn .
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a harsh or unpleasant way of treating someone that is almost identical to the manner in which they treated one

trattamento sgradevole

trattamento sgradevole

Ex: Tim a taste of his own medicine when his colleagues ignored him during a critical project , mirroring his previous behavior of exclusion .
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to hurt or punish someone in a way that ensures one they will never repeat their past behavior

impartire una lezione a qualcun

impartire una lezione a qualcun

Ex: The dishonest business owner was caught and fined heavily, serving as a lesson to others who considered unethical practices.
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used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

pan per focaccia

pan per focaccia

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

pan per facaccia

pan per facaccia

Ex: Timmy and Tommy had a habit tit for tat behavior , always sharing their toys equally to maintain a sense of fairness .
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to destroy someone's happiness or self-assurance through a remark, action, or event

perdere il piacere di qualcuno

perdere il piacere di qualcuno

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.
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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.
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to decide to stop a particular activity or relationship

smettila

smettila

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