get (one's)



get (one's)

1. To receive the due punishment (for something) that one deserves. Don't worry about those stool pigeons, we'll make sure they get theirs when the time is right. She cheated off me during the test? Oh, she'll get hers, alright!
2. To become wealthy or financially successful. After growing up in poverty, Jim was determined to get his no matter what it took.
See also: get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Xanthippos-Ancient Greek
Lysanne-Dutch
MauriceMAWR-is (English), mə-REES (English), mo-REES (French)English, French
Harendra-Indian, Hindi
Tiyamiketee-yah-MEE-kaySouthern African, Chewa
Kondwanikon-DWAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa