The idiom "someone can dish it out but cannot take it" likely originated from the idea of someone being capable of criticizing or teasing others but unable to handle similar treatment themselves. This expression is used to highlight a difference between someone's ability to give out criticism, banter, or challenges and their capacity to tolerate or respond positively when facing the same in return.

What is the origin of the idiom "someone can dish it out but cannot take it" and when to use it?

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{sb} (can|could) dish it out, but {sb} (cannot|could not) take it

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Definitie en betekenis van "somebody can dish it out, but somebody cannot take it"in het Engels

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