even the score
US /ˈiːvən ðə skɔr/
UK /ˈiːvən ðə skɔr/
1.
empatar o placar, acertar as contas
to get revenge on someone for something they did to you
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After losing the last game, they were determined to even the score in the rematch.
Depois de perder o último jogo, eles estavam determinados a empatar o placar na revanche.
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He felt he had to even the score after his rival cheated him.
Ele sentiu que tinha que acertar as contas depois que seu rival o enganou.