get even

phrase

: to get revenge

Examples of get even in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Things got even worse when the first images of the slab-sided and pastel-shaded Type 00 coupe concept leaked. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

The grisly discovery of a human skull got even more mysterious when searchers in western North Carolina failed to locate additional bones. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Their performance on the court will get even better with this kick’s Goodyear® performance outsole, which boosts grip and durability. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026

The Atlantic Ocean hasn’t seen a hurricane yet this year in a season that remains among the quietest on record, driven by a strong El Niño pattern that’s getting even stronger. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for get even

• breakeven
• genevan
• uneven
• steven