Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get even with
phrase
/ɡɛt ˈiːvən wɪθ/
Definition
To take revenge on someone or to settle a score with someone.
Examples
- After he spread rumors about me, I decided I needed to get even with him.
- She always promised that she would get even with anyone who crossed her.
- Instead of getting even with them, it’s better to rise above the situation.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get even with’ means to retaliate against someone who has wronged you, often by doing something similar or returning an offense. It is a way to balance the scales and ensure that justice is served in a personal context.
Synonyms
- retaliate
- take revenge
- settle the score
- pay back
- get back at
