pay (one) back with interest

To punish or retaliate against one with an action that is more harmful or negative than what they did originally. After she found out he broke her computer, she paid him back with interest by smashing his computer, TV, and video game console

See also: back, interest, pay

See also:

pay something back/return something with interest
return it with interest
stick it to
stick it to (one)
stick it to someone
get revenge against (someone or something)
get revenge on (someone or something)
take revenge against (someone or something) for (something)
take revenge on (someone or something) for (something)
revenge (oneself) (up)on (someone or something)

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