“Get a taste of your own medicine”

Definition

To experience the same bad treatment you gave others.

Examples

Examples

“He finally got a taste of his own medicine.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Get a taste of your own medicine" mean?
"Get a taste of your own medicine" means to experience the same bad treatment you gave others..
How do you use "Get a taste of your own medicine" in a sentence?
Example: "He finally got a taste of his own medicine."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Get a taste of your own medicine"?
Получить то же плохое отношение, которое сам давал другим. / Զգալ նույն վատ վերաբերմունքը, որը դու տվել ես ուրիշներին։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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