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
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After Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead 1-0 in the 29th minute, Cape Verde came alive early in the second half to even the score on a goal from Deroy Duarte in the 59th minute.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Brazil had two chances to even the score early in the second half before breaking through.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Brazil had two chances to even the score early in the second half before breaking through.
—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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