devolver bien por mal

devolver bien por mal(
deh
-
bohl
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behr
 
byehn
 
pohr
 
mahl
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to return good for evil
Mi abuela siempre decía que hay que devolver bien por mal, pero a veces a mí me cuesta hacerlo.Grandma always said that you should return good for evil, but I have a hard time doing it sometimes.
b. to requite evil with good
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
La paz solo es posible si devolvemos bien por mal en vez de buscar venganza.Peace is only possible if we requite evil with good instead of seeking revenge.
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