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Kill two birds with one stone

To accomplish two things with one action.

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Throw oneself on the mercy of the court

To plead for leniency or forgiveness in a legal situation.

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Bridge the generation gap

To reduce or eliminate differences between age groups.

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The law of the jungle

A situation where only the strongest survive; no rules or order.

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Rob Peter to pay Paul

To solve one problem by creating another, especially financially.

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Make a killing on something

To earn a large profit quickly and easily.

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Charity begins at home

One should take care of their own family or close ones before helping others.

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Prison term

A sentence of imprisonment.

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Probation

A court-ordered period of supervision in the community.

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Court warning

A formal notice by the court about a potential consequence of behavior.

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Parole

Early release from imprisonment, subject to supervision.

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Capital punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.

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Community service

Work performed for the benefit of the community as a punishment.

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Fine

A monetary penalty imposed as punishment for an offense.