be even Steven(s)

slang

1. To have no outstanding debt between one another. All right, here's the $10 I owe you—now we're even Stevens. If you can't pay me back, just buy me dinner this Friday. Then, we'll be even Stevens. Look, if you just help me get this job, we'll be even Steven, OK?

2. To be completely equal. As a parent, you've got to always make sure things are even Steven between your kids, or they'll get horribly jealous of each other. Come on now, those pieces of cake are even Stevens! I don't want to hear any whining—you two both got the same amount of presents. You're even Stevens.

even Stevens

slang Equal in something, especially after repaying a debt. All right, here's the $10 I owe you—now we're even stevens. If you can't pay me back, just buy me dinner this Friday. Then, we'll be even Stevens. Look, if you just help me get this job, we'll be even Stevens, OK?