Tom called me a jerk, but I'll get back at him.
•I don't know how I'll get back for her insult, but I will.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
back up someone — back up (someone) to support someone. The special operations forces would be backed up by infantry and air power. I keep telling her it s true, but she doesn t believe me will you back me up here? … New idioms dictionary
throw something back in someone's face — throw something back in someone’s face informal phrase to behave badly towards someone who has been good to you He threw all her kindness back in her face. Thesaurus: to treat someone unfairlysynonym Main entry: throw * * * … Useful english dictionary
talk back to someone — talk back (to (someone)) to answer rudely. They were arrested on minor charges after talking back to a police officer. In my family, kids just never talked back. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of talk back (= to answer someone) … New idioms dictionary
be [glad/happy/pleased etc.] to see the back of someone — be [glad/happy/pleased etc.] to see the back of (someone/something) to be pleased when someone leaves or when something ends because you did not like them. She was an absolute pain when she stayed with us and we were both really pleased to see… … New idioms dictionary
be glad to see the back of someone — be [glad/happy/pleased etc.] to see the back of (someone/something) to be pleased when someone leaves or when something ends because you did not like them. She was an absolute pain when she stayed with us and we were both really pleased to see… … New idioms dictionary
be happy to see the back of someone — be [glad/happy/pleased etc.] to see the back of (someone/something) to be pleased when someone leaves or when something ends because you did not like them. She was an absolute pain when she stayed with us and we were both really pleased to see… … New idioms dictionary
be pleased to see the back of someone — be [glad/happy/pleased etc.] to see the back of (someone/something) to be pleased when someone leaves or when something ends because you did not like them. She was an absolute pain when she stayed with us and we were both really pleased to see… … New idioms dictionary
(to) see the back of someone — be [glad/happy/pleased etc.] to see the back of (someone/something) to be pleased when someone leaves or when something ends because you did not like them. She was an absolute pain when she stayed with us and we were both really pleased to see… … New idioms dictionary
throw (something) back in (someone's) face — to refuse to accept someone s advice or help in an angry or unpleasant way. Each time I make a suggestion she just throws it back in my face and says I don t understand … New idioms dictionary
see the back of someone — informal phrase to no longer have to deal with someone or something unpleasant She was glad to see the back of him. Thesaurus: to get out of a situationsynonym Main entry: see … Useful english dictionary
turn (your) back on (someone) — to refuse to help someone. These people are appealing to our government to help them. We can t just turn our backs on them … New idioms dictionary
