Get even

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To inflict trouble or harm on another in return, typically the same as that inflicted on oneself. idiomatic, informal

    "But I warn you, Anita, we're through. I'm through with all of you! I'll get even. Just wait! You'll be sorry! You fools! You...YOU IDIOTS!"

  2. 2
    compensate; make the score equal wordnet
  3. 3
    take revenge or even out a score wordnet

Example

More examples

"But I warn you, Anita, we're through. I'm through with all of you! I'll get even. Just wait! You'll be sorry! You fools! You...YOU IDIOTS!"