Meaning Of The Word Get even

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What's The Definition Of Get even?

get even
to get your revenge on someone who has hurt or injured you in some way.
phrase: If you say that you are going to get even with someone, you mean that you are going to cause them the same amount of harm or annoyance as they have caused you.

get even in American English
to be revenged; retaliate

get even in British English
to exact revenge (on); settle accounts (with)

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