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to take the law into one’s own hands

Idiom Justice

Meaning

to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it

Example Sentences

"The villagers took the law into their own hands when the thief escaped."

Related Expressions

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an older person trying to look younger

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something that is being developed or planned

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to browse or explore websites on the internet

see the light

to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea

Fall seven times, stand up eight

Keep trying even after multiple failures.

carry out one's duties

to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities