How to Pronounce "even the score"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈivɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɔɹ
British English
ˈiːvən/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-vin thuh SKOR
UK
EE-vuhn thuh SKAW
Listen in Context
He scored a goal to even the score in the last minute.
She wanted to even the score after her friend played a prank on her.
We must win this round to even the score.
After what he did to me, I just had to even the score.