get even

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.

ruНеформальное выражение, означающее отомстить или ответить кому-либо за предполагаемую обиду или несправедливость, часто причинив ему равный вред или неудобство.esExpresión informal que significa vengarse o devolver a alguien una ofensa o injusticia percibida, a menudo causándole un daño o molestia equivalente.frExpression informelle signifiant se venger ou riposter contre quelqu'un pour un tort ou une injustice perçue, souvent en lui causant un préjudice ou un inconvénient équivalent.deUmgangssprachlicher 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.ptExpressão 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.zh非正式表达，指为了报复所受的委屈或不公而向某人进行回击，通常使其遭受同等伤害或不便。arتعبير غير رسمي يعني الانتقام أو الرد على من أساء أو ظلم، غالبًا بإلحاق ضرر أو مضايقة مماثلة به.

1. Retaliate or take revenge B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтомститьesdesquitarsefrprendre sa revanchedeSich rächenptVingar-sezh报复arالانتقام

2. Become equal or balanced B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСтать равным или рассчитатьсяesquedar a mano / saldar cuentasfrêtre quittedeGleichstand erreichen oder abrechnenptFicar quite ou empatarzh扯平arأن يصبح متساوياً أو يسوّي الحساب