"don't get mad, get even" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} don't get mad, get even, {{en-proverb}} don't get mad, get even
  1. A saying or advice suggesting to someone that instead of getting angry at a perceived injustice, slight or other action against them, they should retaliate. Synonyms: don't get mad, get even
    Sense id: en-don't_get_mad,_get_even-en-proverb-~9uvF1Tn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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