even the score

idiom

: to get enough points, goals, runs, etc., to have the same score as one's opponent : to tie the score in a game

They evened the score at 5–5.

: to harm or punish someone who caused one harm

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In order to even the score with the vigilantes who torched him like a s'more, Freddy stalks their children on and off the titular Elm Street. —

Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024 The next two Mets singled, which would have made the score 7-4 with two on and no outs, and the prospect of Lindor (on deck) and Vientos (in the hole) looking to even the score. —

Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The Colts were trampled by the Texans and Green Bay Packers in the first two weeks — and there the Bears were, on the doorstep just before halftime, trailing 7-0 with a chance to even the score. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2024 Arizona’s star rookie wideout caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to even the score with Detroit at 7-7. —

Andrew Greif, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even the score

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