even-steven
Americanadjective
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having no balance of debt on either side; even in the setting of accounts.
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having an equal chance or score; tied.
Etymology
Origin of even-steven
First recorded in 1865–70; rhyming compound based on even 1
Example Sentences
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Nearly 100% did and turns out to be about even-steven whether theirs had tomatoes or not.
From Salon
"We were splitting the money even-steven. The more money I got, the more I'd have to buy that new sled I wanted."
From Literature
Asked to respond to Murkowski’s de facto endorsement, Peltola said, “I’m voting for her, so we’re even-steven.”
From Washington Post
Fangio said afterward that their performances validated his notion that “they’re even-steven” in this QB clash in which they’ve traded off good days for bad and have even been inconsistent from one series to the next.
From Seattle Times
"I’m thrilled that both of them played well. I want it to be a hard decision," said coach Vic Fangio, repeating the "even-steven" declaration he's made on the race all summer.
From Fox News
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