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get back at

1 of 1verb
/ˈgɛt ˈbæk æt/
Forms:gets back at,getting back at,got back at,gotten back at
1

to take revenge on someone for something they did

transitive
  • She planned to get back at him for spreading rumors.
  • He wanted to get back at his rival for the unfair competition.
  • They plotted to get back at the company for the layoffs.
  • She got back at her brother by hiding his favorite toy.
  • He decided to get back at his friend for the prank.