take revenge for (something)

take revenge for (something)

To retaliate (against someone) for a wrong done to oneself; to seek or exact vengeance for some reason. Taking revenge for what they've done will never give you a sense of peace or closure. You'll still be just as angry as before, and someone else will end up suffering along with you.
See also: revenge, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • good as done
  • good as done, as
  • as good as done
  • there's no time like the present
  • no time like the present
  • no time like the present, there's
  • that's better
  • done and done
  • shirt
  • follow on