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
DenverDEN-vərEnglish
Jeltsje-Frisian, Dutch
Mao (2)MAWLimburgish
Bledsoe['bledsəu]
ThaneTHAYNEnglish (Rare)
LÓEgaire-Irish Mythology, Ancient Irish