even the score
idiom
1
: 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.
2
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Even the score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20the%20score. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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