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even the score

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even the score (third-person singular simple present evens the score, present participle evening the score, simple past and past participle evened the score)

(idiomatic) To get revenge against someone.
When the student pulled a prank on the principal, the principal evened the score by giving the student a suspension.

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People attack Scientology, I never forget it, always even the score. People attack auditors, or staff, or organizations, or me. I never forget until the slate is clear. L. Ron Hubbard

And as Catwoman recovers, she looks to even the score and get some payback with a little help from her friends: Riddler and Oswald Cobblepot. Source: Internet

The 49ers responded with a 21-yard toss from Klugh to wide out Trent Bostick to even the score at 7-7. Source: Internet

Georgia’s first seven corner kicks fell flat, but the eighth time was the charm as Ralys beat Krzeczowski to even the score with just 52 seconds to play. Source: Internet

Marissa Balleza capitalized on a juicy rebound in front of the net to even the score at one. Source: Internet

Roby’s top challenger is the man she beat to win the seat in 2010, former Democratic Rep. Bobby Bright, who switched parties to try to even the score. Source: Internet

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