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Definition

To retaliate against; to take revenge on.

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In Context

  • "She put toothpaste in his shoes to get back at him for the frog he left in her refrigerator."
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Also Said As

  • get back on
  • get one's own back on
  • take revenge
  • retaliate
  • avenge
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