one bad turn deserves another
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One act of malice should be paid back by another act of malice.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
hành động xấu nên được đáp lại bằng hành động xấu
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “one bad turn deserves another” mean?
One act of malice should be paid back by another act of malice.
Is “one bad turn deserves another” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.