get back at — to do something unpleasant to someone because they have done something unpleasant to you; to take revenge on someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to do something unpleasant to someone because they have done something unpleasant to you; to take revenge on someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet bæk æt/
Korean meaning: 복수하다, 앙갚음하다, 보복하다
Korean pronunciation: **겟** 백 **앳**
Example Sentences
- After my roommate ate my leftover pizza, I got back at him by hiding all his socks.
- She's planning to get back at her ex-boyfriend by becoming incredibly successful.
- Don't try to get back at me for winning the game - it's just bad sportsmanship!
get back at
VERB//ɡet bæk æt//
to do something unpleasant to someone because they have done something unpleasant to you; to take revenge on someone
He pranked his brother to get back at him for the flour bomb.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
이 구동사는 'get back'(되돌아가다)과 전치사 'at'이 결합하여 '누군가에게 되돌려주다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 현대 영어에서 복수나 보복의 의미로 굳어졌습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“After my roommate ate my leftover pizza, I got back at him by hiding all his socks.”
“She's planning to get back at her ex-boyfriend by becoming incredibly successful.”
“Don't try to get back at me for winning the game - it's just bad sportsmanship!”
“The cat got back at the dog by knocking over his food bowl every morning.”
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