Even the score

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verb

To make a situation equal or fair again by winning or succeeding after a previous loss or failure.

After they scored two goals against us, we worked hard to even the score.
Visual representation of "even the score" - To make a situation equal or fair again by winning or succeeding after a previous loss or failure.

Often appears as...

  • manage to even the score
  • work to even the score
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Competitive Context

Used when talking about sports or games where teams or players aim to level the playing field.

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The underdog team fought hard in the second half to even the score.
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Beyond Sports

It's also used in business or other competitions to describe regaining a balanced or advantageous position.

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After losing the contract, we introduced a new product to even the score with our competitor.
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Not Literal

It doesn’t always refer to an actual score in a game but to a metaphorical sense of balance.

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She stayed late at work to even the score after taking a long lunch break.
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