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
Gaultier-French
Inbal-Hebrew
BenjaminBEN-jə-min (English), bawn-zha-MEN (French), BEN-yah-meen (German)English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Biblical
PatiencePAY-shəntsEnglish
Aldona-Lithuanian, Polish
FronaFRO-nəEnglish