Meaning of the word "evil be to him who evil thinks" in English
What does "evil be to him who evil thinks" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
evil be to him who evil thinks
US /ˈiː.vəl biː tuː hɪm huː ˈiː.vəl θɪŋks/
UK /ˈiː.vəl biː tuː hɪm huː ˈiː.vəl θɪŋks/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that those who have bad intentions or think ill of others will have bad things happen to them
Example:
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He tried to sabotage his rival's career, but evil be to him who evil thinks, and he ended up losing his own job.
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The motto 'evil be to him who evil thinks' reminds us that our own malice can backfire.