don't get mad, get even

English

Alternative forms

• don't get mad; get even

Proverb

don't get mad, get even

1. A saying or advice suggesting to someone that instead of getting angry at a perceived injustice, slight or other action against them, they should retaliate.

   She said that about you behind your back? Don't get mad, get even!

   • 1972, Princeton University, “March 21, 1972”, in Princeton Alumni Weekly - Volume 72‎^[1], page 9:

     To Peter's surprise, Breslin was emphatic: "Stay in the system. Don't get mad―get even!"