How to Pronounce "get back at"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈæt
GET or GIT-BAK-AT
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈæk/ /ˈæt
get-BAK-AT
Definition
To do something bad to someone in return for something they did to you; to take revenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈæt
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈæk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET or GIT-BAK-AT
UK
get-BAK-AT
Listen in Context
She wants to get back at her brother for taking her toy.
You shouldn't get back at people; forgive them instead.
He tried to get back at his friend by telling a secret.
I can't believe she would get back at me over such a small mistake.