Even the score Meaning in English
expression
ˈivɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɔɹ
EE-vin thuh SKOR
ˈiːvən/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɔː
EE-vuhn thuh SKAW
Definition
To make things equal in a competition or situation, especially after being behind or hurt; can also mean to get revenge on someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in both sports and everyday situations of revenge or fairness. In sports, it means to make the scores equal. In life, it often implies payback. Not used for minor disagreements.
Spanish: igualar el marcador - desquitarsePortuguese (BR): igualar o placar - vingar-sePortuguese (PT): empatar o resultado - vingar-seChinese (Simplified): 扳平比分 - 报复Chinese (Traditional): 扳平比分 - 報復Hindi: स्कोर बराबर करना - बदला लेनाArabic: تعادل النتيجة - الانتقامBengali: সমতা করা - প্রতিশোধ নেওয়াRussian: сравнять счет - отомститьJapanese: 同点にする - 仕返しをするVietnamese: gỡ hòa - trả đũaKorean: 동점을 만들다 - 복수하다Turkish: skoru eşitlemek - intikam almakUrdu: برابر کرنا - بدلہ لیناIndonesian: menyamakan skor - membalas dendam
Example Sentences
He scored a goal to even the score in the last minute.
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She wanted to even the score after her friend played a prank on her.
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We must win this round to even the score.
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After what he did to me, I just had to even the score.
natural
Jess fought hard to even the score after falling behind in the game.
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Sometimes you just have to even the score and stand up for yourself.
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