"one bad turn deserves another" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: From one good turn deserves another. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} one bad turn deserves another
  1. One act of malice should be paid back by another act of malice. Related terms: you only get what you give
    Sense id: en-one_bad_turn_deserves_another-en-proverb-q4rPVzcR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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