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An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth means that punishment should be a match to the harm done.
The phrase comes from ancient law codes. It set limits on revenge by allowing equal retaliation rather than escalating harm.
The phrase comes from ancient law codes. It set limits on revenge by allowing equal retaliation rather than escalating harm.
He believed in an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth after the argument turned physical.