Meaning of the word "don't get mad, get even" in English
What does "don't get mad, get even" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
don't get mad, get even
US /doʊnt ɡɛt mæd ɡɛt ˈiː.vən/
UK /dəʊnt ɡɛt mæd ɡɛt ˈiː.vən/
Idiom
instead of just being angry at someone who has harmed you, you should do something to harm them in return
Example:
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When her business partner cheated her, she decided don't get mad, get even.
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He lives by the motto: don't get mad, get even.