Get even Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈivɪn
GET EE-vin or GIT EE-vin
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈiːvən
get EE-vuhn
Definition
To take action against someone because they hurt or wronged you, in order to make things fair or balanced. It usually means to get revenge.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes playful; usually suggests minor revenge, not serious harm. Often used in 'get even with someone'. Not the same as 'get even' (equalize a score).
Spanish: vengarsePortuguese (BR): dar o troco - se vingarPortuguese (PT): vingar-se - ajustar contasChinese (Simplified): 报复Chinese (Traditional): 報復Hindi: बदला लेनाArabic: ينتقمBengali: বদলা নেওয়া - প্রতিশোধ নেওয়াRussian: отомстить - свести счётыJapanese: 仕返しする - 仕返しをするVietnamese: trả đũa - trả thù nhẹKorean: 복수하다 - 앙갚음하다Turkish: intikam almak - ödeşmekUrdu: بدلہ لینا - حساب چکاناIndonesian: membalas - membalas dendam ringan
Example Sentences
He wants to get even because his friend played a prank on him.
basic
After losing the first game, she was determined to get even.
basic
It's not good to always try to get even with others.
basic
She didn't say anything, but I knew she was planning to get even someday.
natural
You tricked me last time, so now it's my turn to get even!
natural
Don't worry, I don't want to get even—let's just move on.
natural