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
BrookeBRUWKEnglish
Cerise-French
Alban['ɔ:lbən]
Jeremiel-Biblical
Khadiga-Arabic (Egyptian)
GunnarGOON-nahr (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology