get back at

Example Sentences

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But if I say anything now, everyone will think I'm making it up because he made fun of me, to get back at him.

From Literature

“I feel great and ready to get back at it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a stoppage in the second half, when Ireland were ahead, but the game was still in the balance, during which England's players were standing around in ones and twos having conversations, rather than getting huddled up and working out where they can get back at Ireland.

From BBC

He wants to get back at the Eagles for one that got away.

From Los Angeles Times

That made the scientists wonder if Anchali was trying to get back at Mary by ruining her shower.

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