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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Given the scarcity of offense, Oakmont received a boost of momentum right before the end of the half with back-to-back threes to even the score at 14.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
On the road, the Toreros led Davidson by two touchdowns early in the third quarter only to watch the Wildcats even the score.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Nichushkin responded for the Avs to even the score 57 seconds later.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
If the defense can get some stops, Jefferson and company can come in and even the score.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
On the road, the Toreros led Davidson by two touchdowns early in the third quarter only to watch the Wildcats even the score.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Nichushkin responded for the Avs to even the score 57 seconds later.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
If the defense can get some stops, Jefferson and company can come in and even the score.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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 29 Dec. 2025.
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