“It’s fun until the rabbit bites the hunter.”
A Dose of One’s Own Medicine
Definition: Experiencing the same unpleasant or harmful treatment that one has given to others.
Synonyms: Receiving what one deserves, poetic justice, karma hitting back.
Antonyms: Getting off scot-free, getting away with murder, impunity.
Usage in a Sentence: “When the prankster was finally pranked, he had a taste of his own medicine.”
Humor-filled Quote: “Nothing tastes as awful as someone else’s cooking but your own recipe gone bad.”
Similar Terms and Expressions
- Reap What You Sow: You’ll eventually have to face the consequences of your actions.
- What Goes Around Comes Around: Your actions, good or bad, will come back to you eventually.
- He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best: The final winner finds the greatest satisfaction.
Proverbs and References
- “As you sow, so shall you reap.” – Ancient proverb, no user manual needed.
- “Turnabout is fair play.” – Sometimes justice looks a lot like revenge.
- “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” – Likely the invention of someone very patient.
Suggested Literature:
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Books:
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas – A classic tale of slow-burning revenge and ultimate justice.
- “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë – Watch as poetic justice unfolds.
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Songs:
- “Karma” by Alicia Keys – Catchy tunes to remind you karma is always watching.
- “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon – A timeless piece on karma and revelation.
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Movies:
- “The Prestige” – A film where rival magicians taste their own bitter medicine.
- “Unforgiven” – Poetic justice in a Wild West setting.
Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge
Author W.T. Wittywords reminds you: “Before you serve that dreadful dish, make sure you can swallow it!”
Inspirational Farewell: 🌟 “Treat others how you wish to be treated, unless you’re okay with a table-turner, because every concocted potion can come back around!” 🌟
