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Meaning of one can dish it out, but one can't take it | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

One is able to express thoughts, criticism, or insults towards others, but cannot accept being on the receiving end of the same treatment.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

one can run but one can't hide one can't hold two watermelons in one hand one could do it in one's sleep one could hear a pin drop one country, two systems one engine in steam

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