avenge (oneself) against (someone or something)

avenge (oneself) against (someone or something)

To retaliate against someone or something; to get revenge against someone or something. If Tiffany started a rumor about you, start one about her—that's how you can avenge yourself against her. How do you plan to avenge yourself against the company?
See also: avenge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • fortify (someone or something) against (something) with (something)
  • compete
  • compete against
  • compete against (someone or something)
  • institute
  • institute (something) against (someone or something)
  • institute against
  • demonstrate against
  • demonstrate against (someone or something)
  • indemnify (someone or something) against (something)