Meaning of 'Those who live by the sword die by the sword'
What does the saying 'Those who live by the sword die by the sword' mean?
Idiom: Those who live by the sword die by the sword
Meaning:
This means that violent people will be treated violently themselves.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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