Meaning of the word "revenge is a dish best served cold" in English
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revenge is a dish best served cold
US /rɪˈvendʒ ɪz ə dɪʃ best sɜːrvd koʊld/
UK /rɪˈvendʒ ɪz ə dɪʃ best sɜːvd kəʊld/
Idiom
vengeance is more satisfying when it is delayed and calculated rather than immediate and impulsive
Example:
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He waited years to bankrupt his rival, proving that revenge is a dish best served cold.
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I won't react now; I'll wait for the perfect moment because revenge is a dish best served cold.