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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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 The 19-year-old had no trouble scoring on goalkeeper Inaki Pena to even the score at 1. Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for even the score 

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“Even the score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20the%20score. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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