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Taste of your own medicine Meaning in English

expression

TAYST-uhv-YOHR-OHN-MED-uh-suhn
TAYST-ov-YAWN-OHN-MED-suhn

Definition

This expression means to make someone experience the same unpleasant things that they have done to others.

Usage & Nuances

Often used when someone is treated badly in the same way they have treated others. Slightly informal. Usually implies a sense of justice or payback. Commonly paired with 'give someone a taste of their own medicine' or 'get a taste of their own medicine.'

Example Sentences

She finally got a taste of her own medicine when her friends ignored her calls.

basic

Bullies often cry when they get a taste of their own medicine.

basic

He was rude to everyone, but now he’s got a taste of his own medicine.

basic

After years of cheating others, he finally got a taste of his own medicine when someone tricked him.

natural

It’s satisfying to see the boss getting a taste of his own medicine for once.

natural

Don’t be surprised if you get a taste of your own medicine after acting that way.

natural