Revenge Arc

Definition

A revenge arc is an effort a person makes to get revenge on someone who has wronged them somehow, whether it be anexwho broke their heart or a friend who betrayed them. The "arc" refers to the person's journey to attain the revenge, which could be days, months, or years.

Origin

slang.net

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