221 Get even

(PW) get revenge, settle the score

I was so upset when she insulted me last week. I want to get even with her.

 

(free) get even

To obtain revenge.

 

get even with

To repay with an equivalent act, as for revenge.

 

(idiom)

et one’s revenge

Example He’s very unhappy about losing his place in the team, and has threatened to get even with the selectors.

 

(MW) to get revenge