Expressions (A–Z)
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Do not say: 'As he did to me, so will I do to him'
A proverb against vengeance and holding grudges, and in favor of reconciliation....
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E
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Earth, do not cover their blood
A literary expression denoting refusal to accept the death of people. A call for...
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H
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He was waiting for him around the corner, waiting for him at the corner.
(Slang) Waited for the right moment in order to take revenge on him or harm him.
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His blood was permitted
See: "He let his blood flow."
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I
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If You Leave Me for a Day, I'll Leave You for Days
See: "Leave us for a day or two, and he'll leave you."
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In the sense of: "it shall be neither mine nor yours"
I don't care if I don't have it, as long as you don't have it either. Not caring...
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O
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One blood does not nullify another blood
Figuratively: Blood vengeance cannot bring the dead back to life (originally ref...
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R
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Returning recompense
See: "He returned his head."
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S
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Settle accounts with...
(slang) took revenge on..., paid ... back in kind.
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Settling of scores/ settle an account
(slang) an act of revenge.
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