English Explanatory Dictionary

one can dish it out, but one can't take it

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

one can dish it out, but one can't take it
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