teach sb a lesson Idiom, Proverb

teach sb a lesson

Idiom(s): teach sb a lesson

Theme: EVEN

to get even with someone for bad behavior.
• John tripped me, so I punched him. That ought to teach him a lesson.
• That taught me a lesson. I won't do it again.

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teach sb a lesson Idiom, Proverb

teach sb a lesson

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