Get Even With

Pronunciation: /ɡɛt ˈivən wɪð/

Definitions of get even with

verb to retaliate or seek revenge against someone who has wronged you

Example Sentences

A1 I will get even with my brother by hiding his favorite toy.

A2 She got even with her friend by playing a prank on her.

B1 He decided to get even with his coworker by spreading rumors about him.

B2 She got even with her ex-boyfriend by dating his best friend.

C1 The politician vowed to get even with his opponent by launching a smear campaign.

C2 After years of mistreatment, she finally got even with her abusive boss by reporting him to HR.

Examples of get even with in a Sentence

formal She decided to take legal action to get even with her business partner.

informal I'm going to prank him to get even with what he did to me.

slang I'll find a way to get even with that jerk.

figurative Time will eventually get even with those who have wronged others.

Grammatical Forms of get even with

• past tense: got even with
• plural: get even with
• comparative: getting even with
• superlative: get even with
• present tense: gets even with
• future tense: will get even with
• perfect tense: has got even with
• continuous tense: is getting even with
• singular: gets even with
• positive degree: get even with
• infinitive: to get even with
• gerund: getting even with
• participle: got even with

Origin and Evolution of get even with

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'get even with' originated from the concept of retaliation or seeking revenge.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of seeking retribution or balancing the scales, the phrase 'get even with' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including seeking fairness or justice in a situation.