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Social Interaction - Revenge

Master English proverbs regarding revenge, like "revenge is a dish best served cold" and "blood will have blood".

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revenge is a dish best served cold

used to suggest that it is more effective to wait and plan carefully before seeking revenge, rather than acting impulsively or emotionally

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an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind

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

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blood will have blood

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

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to forget (a) wrong, is the best revenge

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

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two blacks not make a white

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

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two wrongs not make a right

used to imply that responding to a wrong or injustice with another wrong or injustice does not make the situation better or right

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not get mad, get even

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

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turnabout is fair play

used to suggest that it is acceptable to retaliate against someone who has wronged you in the same manner

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revenge is sweet

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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