get someone back

Related to word: get

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Definition

  1. to retaliate against someone by doing something unpleasant in response to their actions.

    • She wanted to get her ex-boyfriend back, so she decided to date someone else to make him jealous.

    • When his colleague assigned him tasks, he got her back by asking her difficult questions during the meeting.

    • They didn't take him seriously, so he planned to get them back with some sarcastic remarks.