"turnabout is fair play" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 风水轮流转
• 以其人之道还治其人之身

Definition

这个表达意思是，如果别人怎么对你，你也可以用同样的方式回敬他们，特别是对方先做错事时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语是成语性质，非正式，常用于口语中表达“以牙还牙、公道自在人心”。多用于指出有人自食其果时，不适合正式场合。

Examples

He played a mean trick on me, so I did the same. Turnabout is fair play.

他耍了我一把，所以我也这么做了。**风水轮流转**。

When you tease others, don't forget that turnabout is fair play.

你取笑别人的时候，别忘了**风水轮流转**。

She reminded him that turnabout is fair play after he complained about being interrupted.

他抱怨被打断时，她提醒他**以其人之道还治其人之身**。

Now that the tables have turned, I guess turnabout is fair play.

现在局势反转了，我想**以其人之道还治其人之身**。

You pranked me last week, so don't be surprised — turnabout is fair play!

你上周捉弄了我，所以别惊讶—**风水轮流转**！

They laughed when she was late, but now they're the ones waiting. Turnabout is fair play!

她迟到时他们笑了她，现在轮到他们等了。**风水轮流转！**