English Dictionary

don't get mad, get even

ことわざ

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.

日本語の意味

腹を立てるのではなく、不公平に対して仕返しをするべきだという戒め。 / 不正や侮辱を受けた際、単に怒るのではなく、実際に仕返しする態度を示すべきだという助言。

My grandfather always told me, don't get mad, get even, whenever someone tried to cheat me.

祖父は誰かに騙されたり不公平な扱いを受けたりすると、いつも「怒らずに仕返しをしなさい」と言っていました。

意味（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!

don't get mad （ canonical ）

get even （ canonical ）