own medicine
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Crockett called Greene an “instigator” who can’t stand a taste of her own medicine.
From Salon
The messaging is straightforward, factual, and just slightly cheeky — a digital “taste of their own medicine.”
From Salon
Palace gave Liverpool a dose of their own medicine with a late goal in a 2-1 victory that finally exposed the flaws in Slot's team.
From Barron's
And now they have received a bitter taste of their own medicine twice in seven days.
From BBC
“Severance” gives “The Pitt” a taste of its own medicine in the supporting actor category, landing four contenders in the Round 1 list — including the top two spots, with beloved veteran John Turturro at No. 1 despite a relatively limited role this season and eternal scene-stealer Tramell Tillman at No. 2.
From Los Angeles Times
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