the biter bit

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English

Etymology

A shortened version of "the biter (is) bit".

Noun

the biter bit

(idiomatic, British, dated) A hurt person who has hurt others in the past.

Translations

Translations

Finnish: pilkattu pilkkaaja
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French: arroseur arrosé (fr), tel est pris qui croyait prendre (fr)

See also

beat someone at their own game

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