Get back at
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛt ˈbæk ˈæt/
Get back at (verb)
- To hurt or punish someone because they hurt you, usually after a disagreement or unfair treatment.
- To respond to an action by doing something that balances it, often to show you will not be ignored.
Examples
- She wanted to get back at him for the insult.
- They planned to get back at the person who hurt them.