Fight fire with fire

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The internet slang termFight fire with fire” means to respond to a negative or harmful situation by using the same aggressive or forceful methods as the person or group causing the problem.

Examples:
– Example 1:
If someone insults you online, instead of ignoring them, fighting fire with fire would mean responding with an equally insulting remark to put them in their place.

– Example 2:
If a person spreads false rumors about you on social media, fighting fire with fire would involve exposing their own secrets or sharing damaging information about them to counter their actions.

Synonyms:
retaliate, counterattack, revenge
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