revenge is a dish best served cold
/ɹɪvˈɛndʒ ɪz ɐ dˈɪʃ bˈɛst sˈɜːvd kˈoʊld/
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used to suggest that it is more effective to wait and plan carefully before seeking revenge, rather than acting impulsively or emotionally
an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind
/ɐn ˈaɪ fɚɹən ˈaɪ mˌeɪks ðə hˈoʊl wˈɜːld blˈaɪnd/
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used to imply that seeking revenge or retribution for a wrongdoing only leads to a never-ending cycle of retaliation and violence, ultimately causing harm to everyone involved
blood will have blood
/blˈʌd wɪl hæv blˈʌd/
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used to caution against violent or vengeful actions, as it suggests that such actions can lead to a cycle of violence and revenge that is difficult to break
to forget (a) wrong, is the best revenge
/tə fɚɡˈɛt ɐ ɔːɹ ɹˈɔŋ ɪz ðə bˈɛst ɹɪvˈɛndʒ/
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used to imply that the most effective way to retaliate against someone who has wronged one is to let go of the anger and move on with one's life, rather than seeking revenge or holding a grudge
two blacks not make a white
/tˈuː blˈæks nˌɑːt mˌeɪk ɐ wˈaɪt/
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used to imply that it is not justifiable to respond to a bad act with another bad act, and that two wrongs do not make a right
two wrongs not make a right
/tˈuː ɹˈɔŋz nˌɑːt mˌeɪk ɐ ɹˈaɪt/
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used to imply that responding to a wrong or injustice with another wrong or injustice does not make the situation better or right
not get mad, get even
/nˌɑːt ɡɛt mˈæd ɡɛt ˈiːvən/
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used to imply that in response to being wronged, one should seek justice or revenge in a calm and calculated manner, rather than reacting with anger or frustration
turnabout is fair play
/tˈɜːnɐbˌaʊt ɪz fˈɛɹ plˈeɪ/
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used to suggest that it is acceptable to retaliate against someone who has wronged you in the same manner
revenge is sweet
/ɹɪvˈɛndʒ ɪz swˈiːt/
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used to imply that there is a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in getting even with someone who has wronged one
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