He wants to get back at his brother for breaking his toy.
get back at
idiomTo retaliate against; to take revenge on.
She spent all afternoon planning how to get back at her coworker for stealing her lunch.
Driven by a deep sense of betrayal, he spent years carefully plotting to get back at the man who had ruined his reputation.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
Last updated April 17, 2026