an eye for an eye
Example Sentences
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She offers a better resolution than an eye for an eye, in the form a honey-flavored absolution, baked with love.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2024
A common misperception is that proportionality in self-defence means an eye for an eye, a rocket for a rocket, or a casualty for a casualty.
From BBC • May 15, 2021
It shouldn’t be about an eye for an eye, or that old saw about the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2021
To suggest, in the name of a child’s innocent gaze, that putting food on the table beats an eye for an eye, for then soon enough everyone is blind.
From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2020
Indian custom was an eye for an eye, but on gaining this mountain haven the pursued was safe from his pursuer, the slayer might not be touched by his victim's kindred.
From The Mountain that was 'God' Being a Little Book About the Great Peak Which the Indians Named 'Tacoma' but Which is Officially Called 'Rainier' by Williams, John H. (John Harvey)
