get even

• Неформальное выражение, означающее отомстить или ответить кому-либо за предполагаемую обиду или несправедливость, часто причинив ему равный вред или неудобство.

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.

   Отомстить

   • 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.

   Стать равным или рассчитаться

   • 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.