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tit for tat(noun, idiom, adverb, compensation)
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measure for measure(idiom, adverb, compensation, revenge)
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act of vengeance(idiom, retaliation)
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chain reaction(event, issue, effect, result)
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come back at(verb, idiom, retaliate, vindicate)
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even the score(verb, idiom, retaliate, vindicate)
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eye for an eye(noun, idiom, adverb, compensation)
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from left field(adjective, idiom, unforeseen, unanticipated)
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lex talionis(idiom, adverb, compensation, retaliation)
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not bargained for(adjective, idiom, unforeseen, unanticipated)
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not in the cards(adjective, idiom, unforeseen, unanticipated)
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settling of scores(idiom, retaliation, vengeance)
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stick it to(verb, idiom, retaliate, vindicate)
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take satisfaction(verb, retaliate, vindicate, retribute)
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take vengeance(verb, retaliate, vindicate, retribute)
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tooth for a tooth(noun, idiom, adverb, compensation)
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bottom line(issue, effect, result, outcome)
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can of worms(idiom, issue, effect, result)
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end result(event, effect, product, result)
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follow through(issue, effect, result, outcome)
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