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
Antonis-Greek
Mikelomee-KE-loEsperanto
Iohel-Biblical Latin
Motya-Russian
Touthmosis-Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)
Janet['dʒænit]