get even

phrase

: to get revenge

Examples of get even in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Things got even wilder when Sherrone Moore’s off-field issues came to light and Michigan fired him. — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

What might be holding them back is an expectation that yields could get even higher if rates go up fast and hard, meaning certain bond investors could be playing a waiting game before piling in. — Sean Conlon,jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

To get even more familiar with these destinations, the itinerary will also include extended stays in cities like Cartagena, Melbourne, Portland, and Victoria to explore at a more leisurely pace. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

As for its possible eternal life, if Corbet manages to get even 60% of what this show felt like as well as looked and sounded like onto a 70mm screen, that might be good enough. — Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for get even

• breakeven
• genevan
• uneven
• steven