get even
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get even
verb gets even · getting even · got even · gotten even
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To inflict trouble or harm on another in return, typically the same as that inflicted on oneself.
But I warn you, Anita, we're through. I'm through with all of you! I'll get even. Just wait! You'll be sorry! You fools! You...YOU IDIOTS!
Similar: reciprocate, retaliate
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verb get revenge
| Español | desquitarse |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 仕返しする shikaeshi suru |
| 中文 | 算帳 /算帐 suànzhàng |
| Français | se venger, prendre sa revanche, rendre la monnaie de sa pièce |
| Italiano | pareggiare i conti |
| Русский | свести́ счёты svestí sčóty, рассчита́ться rassčitátʹsja, расквита́ться raskvitátʹsja, поквита́ться pokvitátʹsja |
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@misc{get_even_2026,
title = {get even},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/get%20even},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
