get back at (someone)
idiom
informal
: to do something bad or unpleasant to (someone who has treated one badly or unfairly)
After he lost his job, he vowed that he would find a way to get back at his old boss.
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The assistant district attorney alleged that Conley killed Yoder for one of two reasons: to get back at Adam for their tumultuous relationship or to create a traumatic event in Adam's life that would ultimately bring them back together.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 July 2025
As Billy explains to his team, the two acted as card counters who were ready to get back at the casino — or teams with astronomical budgets and star power.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February, so Cooper had every opportunity to get back at Pitt.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
Others want the homeowners to get back at the neighbor with some lawful hardscaping.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 July 2025
As Billy explains to his team, the two acted as card counters who were ready to get back at the casino — or teams with astronomical budgets and star power.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February, so Cooper had every opportunity to get back at Pitt.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
Others want the homeowners to get back at the neighbor with some lawful hardscaping.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for get back at (someone)
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“Get back at (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20back%20at%20%28someone%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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