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take the law into one's own hands

Idiom Law

Meaning

to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities

Example Sentences

"The villagers decided to take the law into their own hands and punished the thief."

Related Expressions

Slow and steady wins the race

Consistency and patience lead to success.

hold over

to postpone something to a later time

Play your cards right

To make the right moves to achieve success.

come crashing down

to suddenly fail or collapse

Fall seven times, stand up eight

Keep trying even after multiple failures.

Put your heads together

To discuss and solve a problem collectively.