POUND OF FLESH


Meaning of POUND OF FLESH in English

phrasal

: something which is justly due but which if given inflicts great injury on the giver

the pound of flesh which I demand of him is dearly bought, 'tis mine, and I will have it — Shakespeare

loan sharks exacting their pound of flesh

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