“an eye for an eye”
The principle that punishment should match the offense — if someone harms you, they deserve equal harm in return. It is often used to debate whether revenge or strict retribution is a just response to wrongdoing. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "an eye for an eye" in the video clips below.
Hear how "an eye for an eye" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Westworld, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Under The Dome, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina and 4 more.
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S05E07
“An eye for an eye.”
All right! I'm coming. For God's sake... … A tooth for a tooth!
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TV ShowWestworld
Westworld — S02E07
“An eye for an eye.”
Yes, Daddy. … But all the other parts first.
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MovieThe Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
“An eye for an eye.”
given he killed hers. … Threaten him.
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TV ShowUnder The Dome
Under The Dome — S01E03
“An eye for an eye.”
Command respect. … Jim?
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YouTubeIMDb465K views · 2025-07-11
SUPERMAN Cast Quizzed on Costars' Early Roles and Special Trivia | IMDb
“An eye for an eye.”
I always forget
he was in Twilight. … So not everyone will
know Mr. Terrific.
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YouTubeLex Fridman2.7M views · 2023-07-12
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel, Palestine, Power, Corruption, Hate, and Peace | Lex Fridman Podcast #389
“"An eye for an eye will only
make the whole world blind."”
from Mahatma Gandhi. … Thank you for listening and
hope to see you next time.
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YouTubeLex Fridman2.0M views · 2023-10-11
Jared Kushner: Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #399
“"An eye for an eye will only
make the whole world blind."”
And now let me leave you with
some words from Mahat Gandhi. … Thank you for listening and
hope to see you next time.
Play at 3:48:21
TV ShowChilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina — S01E08
“An eye for an eye. A life for a life.”
Someone has to die for Tommy to live again. … But you couldn't cross that line.
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TV ShowHarley Quinn
Harley Quinn — S05E05
“An eye for an eye, you know?”
I'm not a big fan of
murder, but in this case... … Oh, shit, shit. Maybe you should
just take a moment to um...
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TV ShowLucifer
Lucifer — S05E08
“An eye for an eye, or in this case,”
...get away with shooting me! … a snake for a bullet.
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