Pound of flesh meaning
What does the saying 'Pound of flesh' mean?
Idiom: Pound of flesh
Meaning:
If someone wants their pound of flesh, the force someone to pay or give back something owed, even though they don't need it and it will cause the other person a lot of difficulty.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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