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A pound of flesh

Meaning
Modern English speakers use the phrase a pound of flesh when someone says they want justice, but the punishment they're asking for is so severe that it seems more like revenge.

Example sentence
I apologised and paid for the repairs after I crashed his car, but it isn't enough for him. He wants his pound of flesh. I think he's going to call the police…

Note
In modern day usage, we can also use a pound of flesh to talk about something which is owed, but will be hurtful or difficult to provide.

Example sentence
My boss is making me work so hard at the moment, he really wants his pound of flesh.

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Extra vocabulary

lend
give something to someone with the understanding that it will be returned

borrow
receive something from someone with the understanding that you will return it

flesh
the soft part of the human body

revenge
something that you do to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you or someone else

justice
​fairness in the way ​people are ​dealt with

seek revenge
plan to take revenge

court
a formal, legal meeting where decisions are made about a crime

revenge is a dish best served cold
it's more satisfying to wait until the time is right to get revenge

don't get mad, get even
get revenge instead of getting angry about something

get your own back
get revenge

it's payback time
it's time to get revenge

revenge is sweet
it feels good to get revenge

forgive and forget
don't try to get revenge: forget about people's mistakes and move on

price-fix scandal
an agreement between companies to keep prices high