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
Goldie (2)-Yiddish
MiodragMEE-o-drahgSerbian, Croatian
Darina (2)-Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian
UlriikkaOOL-ree:k-kahFinnish (Rare)
Kashi-Indian, Hindi
Lavrentiy-Russian