get even

phrase

: to get revenge

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With return specialist Anthony Gould (concussion) injured, Burks could get even more playing time. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 How can the best defensive player on the planet get even better? — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 Things get even more alarming when Eidra can’t reach Tom Libby and reports start rolling in that Vaughn is dismissing everyone in Trowbridge’s government who’d had a significant relationship with Kate and her team. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The group that took creatine and dieted and exercised got even better strength and cognitive results — plus a reduction in body fat percentage. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get even

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of get even was in 1855

Rhymes for get even

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Gete
get even
get even with
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“Get even.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20even. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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