even the score
Verb
Meaning
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.
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.
The 49ers responded with a 21-yard toss from Klugh to wide out Trent Bostick to even the score at 7-7.
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.
Marissa Balleza capitalized on a juicy rebound in front of the net to even the score at one.
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.