Revenge is a dish best served cold

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What does "Revenge is a dish best served cold" mean?

revenge is more satisfying later

Synonym: retribution, vengeance Opposite: forgiveness, pardon

"Revenge is a dish best served cold" in a sentence

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Because revenge is a dish best sewed cold.

— Modern Family S3E16

But revenge is a dish best served cold.

— The Big Bang Theory S2E16

"Revenge is a dish best served cold" in TV shows & movies

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Modern Family The Big Bang Theory
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