lấy độc trị độc
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Meaning
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To use a harmful substance or method as a way to counteract or cure another harmful situation.
vi Các bác sĩ đã lấy độc trị độc để cứu chữa cho bệnh nhân.
en Doctors treated poison with poison to save the patient.
To respond to an attack or difficult situation by using the same methods that are being used against you.
vi Anh ta quyết định lấy độc trị độc để đối phó với kẻ thù.
en He decided to fight fire with fire to deal with the enemy.