get even

phrase

: to get revenge

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Marković has added a good bit of strength to his frame, even just from last summer, but will need to get even stronger to become more of a sure-handed rebounder. Eric Nehm, New York Times, 19 July 2026 And in the field, the Rays managed something that is hard to do, allowing the Sox to score three runs in the third inning without getting even one hit. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Zara’s bi-annual sale just got even better; markdowns are now up to 70 percent off. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 July 2026 More Americans could drop their plans this year, and all the signs suggest coverage will get even more expensive next year. Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get even

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“Get even.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20even. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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