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
Aili-Finnish
Mattheus-Biblical Latin
Elkanahel-KAYN-ə (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
PieroPYE-roItalian
RokusRO-kusDutch
Grishma-Indian, Marathi