get even (B1)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: ɡɛt ˈiːvən
Definition
To take revenge on someone for something they have done to you.
Examples
She swore she would get even with him for betraying her trust.
The two rivals were determined to get even in the championship game.
He felt that stealing the recipe was a way to get even with his former business partner.
How to Use get even
- get even with someone (verb phrase)
- To take revenge on someone. — "She was determined to get even with her former boss."
- get even for something (verb phrase)
- To take revenge for a specific action or offense. — "He felt he had to get even for the insult."
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