Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'An eye for an eye'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'An eye for an eye'.

A. A blind eye

B. Forgiveness

C. An eye exam

D. Retaliation in kind

Answer: Option D

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It means punishing someone by doing the same harm they did.

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