evening out
The phrase "evening out" can refer to both social activities conducted in the evening and the act of making something balanced or smooth.
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Definition
B1Social
(common)Spending time away from home in the evening, usually involving leisure activities like dining or entertainment.
Example
- We had a lovely evening out at the new Italian restaurant.
- Let's plan an evening out this weekend.
B2General
(common)Making something more level or smooth.
Example
- He spent hours evening out the surface of the table.
B2General
(common)Reaching a balanced or equal state.
Example
- The team's performance started to even out after the initial rough start.
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