C1 Proverb Formal

Quem com ferros mata, com ferros morre

Live by the sword, die by the sword

Meaning

Those who use violence or harm others will eventually suffer the same fate.

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Cultural Background

Often used in political commentary to describe corrupt politicians who are finally caught.

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Pluralization

Always use 'ferros' in the plural for the most authentic sound.

Meaning

Those who use violence or harm others will eventually suffer the same fate.

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Pluralization

Always use 'ferros' in the plural for the most authentic sound.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

Quem com ferros mata, com ferros ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: morre

The proverb ends with 'morre' (dies).

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

Quem com ferros mata, com ferros ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: morre

The proverb ends with 'morre' (dies).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is not offensive, but it is serious and moralizing.

Related Phrases

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O mundo dá voltas

similar

The world turns.

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