Meaning
Responding to an action with an identical or similar retaliatory action.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in daily life to teach children about fairness. Equivalent concepts exist in regional languages like Tamil, emphasizing Karma. Often used in movies to show a hero finally fighting back.
Use it for emphasis
Say it after describing the action to make your point clear.
Meaning
Responding to an action with an identical or similar retaliatory action.
Use it for emphasis
Say it after describing the action to make your point clear.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
उसने मुझे गाली दी, मैंने भी दी। ____ को ____।
The proverb is 'जैसे को तैसा'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने मुझे गाली दी, मैंने भी दी। ____ को ____।
The proverb is 'जैसे को तैसा'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the context. It can be assertive or petty.
Related Phrases
ईंट का जवाब पत्थर से
similarStronger retaliation
