even the score

phrase

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

Examples of even the score in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Atlanta chased Matthews in the sixth inning with a solo homer and two singles, putting itself in good position to even the score at 2-2. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Preston had the chance to even the score in the second set 1-1 with three game points on her service but was rebuffed. — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

After his heroics Saturday night, putting up the team’s sole qualified ride, Richardson looked to even the score for Florida on Big Spit. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

But, abruptly, a penalty was called, and, for the second time in two games, Malik Tillman netted a free kick to even the score. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 July 2026

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