get even

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck, der bedeutet, sich an jemandem für einen erlittenen Nachteil, eine Kränkung oder Ungerechtigkeit zu rächen, indem man ihm einen gleichwertigen Schaden oder Ärger zufügt.

An informal expression meaning to take revenge or retaliate against someone for a perceived wrong or injustice, often by causing them equal harm or discomfort.

1. Retaliate or take revengeB2informal

   To punish someone for something they did to you; to get revenge.

   Sich rächen

   • He cheated me, but I'll get even with him one day.
   • She got even by spreading a rumor about him.
   • Don't try to get even; it only makes things worse.

2. Become equal or balancedB2informal

   To reach a state where no one owes anything or where scores are settled.

   Gleichstand erreichen oder abrechnen

   • After paying back the loan, we are finally even.
   • He scored a goal to get even with the other team.
   • They argued until they got even with each other.