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fight fire with fire

Idiom Conflict

Meaning

to use the same tactics as one’s opponent

Example Sentences

"When negotiations failed, they decided to fight fire with fire."

Related Expressions

live up to one's promise

to fulfill what was promised or expected

try and try again

to keep trying until you succeed

have a high opinion of yourself

to think you are very good or important

two peas in a pod

two people who are very similar or close

live up to expectations

to fulfill what is expected of you

easy does it

used to tell someone to be careful and patient