get even
verb1
Idiomatic, Informal 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!1961, 101 Dalmatians:
- Pinkerton man, murdering bastard / I’m gonna get even, get even with you2013, Clutch, “Book, Saddle, & Go”:
- Synonyms
- reciprocate, retaliate
- Related terms
- taste of one's own medicine