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Pound of Flesh

Definition: A metaphorical expression referring to a demand or insistence on payment or retribution, often with extreme insistence or ruthlessness.

Example sentences:

1. "The loan shark demanded his pound of flesh, threatening to harm him and his family if he didn't pay up."
2. "She was determined to get her pound of flesh, seeking revenge on those who had betrayed her."
3. "In negotiations, sometimes one side demands a pound of flesh, disregarding any compromise."

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