get even with



get even with

To exact revenge on someone. This prank may seem elaborate, but I need to get even with my brother for dumping a bucket of water on me the other day. Sheila swore that she would get even with me after she figured out that I had started the rumor about her.
See also: even, get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fito-Spanish
Tapiwa-Southern African, Shona
Ing-Germanic Mythology
Rhiannonhri-AN-ahn (Welsh), ree-AN-ən (English), REE-ən-ən (English)Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
Femi-Western African, Yoruba
Vasilis-Greek