“Even the score”
Definition
To make a situation equal after being behind.
Examples
Examples
“The team evened the score in the second half.”
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The team evened the score in the second half.Compare with the original example
The team evened the score in the second half.
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- What does "Even the score" mean?
- "Even the score" means to make a situation equal after being behind.
- How do you use "Even the score" in a sentence?
- Example: "The team evened the score in the second half."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Even the score"?
- Сравнять счёт. / Հավասարեցնել հաշիվը կամ իրավիճակը։