even the score



even the score

To avenge a wrong or make an unfair situation more equal. After Danny stole my girlfriend, I had to even the score by dating his ex. After taking a big hit, Scott tried to even the score with one of his own, but he ended up getting a penalty.
See also: even, score

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ElbertEL-bərtDutch
MarjoryMAHR-jə-reeEnglish
Panos-Greek
Heli (1)-Biblical, Biblical Latin
Lochlainn-Irish
Meiriona-Welsh