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get back at

/gɛt bæk ət/ /gɛt bæk ət/
phrasal verb Emotions Informal
  1. 1 intikam almak
  2. 2 öç almak, misilleme yapmak

Definition (English)

  1. To do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they did something harmful or unpleasant to you.
  2. To retaliate against someone for a past wrong.

Example Sentences

  1. He swore he would get back at them for the insult.
    Hakaretin intikamını almaya yemin etti.
  2. She felt she had to get back at her boss for firing her unfairly.
    Onu haksız yere işten çıkardığı için patronundan öç alması gerektiğini hissetti.

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