get even

• Expressão informal que significa vingar-se ou retribuir a alguém por uma suposta ofensa ou injustiça, muitas vezes causando a essa pessoa um dano ou transtorno equivalente.

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.

   Vingar-se

   • 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.

   Ficar quite ou empatar

   • 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.