How to Pronounce "eye for an eye"
expression
EYE for an EYE
EYE faw an EYE
Definition
A principle that says a person should receive the same punishment that they have caused to others, often used when talking about justice or revenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ
British English
ˈaɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE for an EYE
UK
EYE faw an EYE
Listen in Context
Some people believe in eye for an eye justice.
The old law followed eye for an eye punishment.
Eye for an eye is not always the best way to solve problems.
He hurt you, but does eye for an eye really make things better?