be/get even with somebody
get (or be) even with
inflict similar trouble or harm on someone as they have inflicted on you. informalSee also: even, get
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be/get ˈeven with somebody
(informal) cause somebody the same amount of trouble or harm as they have caused you: I’ll get even with him some day for making those nasty comments about me.See also: even, get, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take a shine to, to
- run someone out of town
- save someone's skin
- on one's
- on someone's
- do someone or something justice
- monkey's uncle, I'll be/am a
- let something drop
- out of one's
- (I've) got to go