be quits (with someone)
1. Of two or more people, to no longer owe any money to each other. I paid you back last week, so now we're finally quits. A: "All right, I'll write you a check and then we'll be quits." B: "Sounds good." Dude, we're not quits yet—you still owe me $20!
2. To be even (with someone), typically due to having retaliated for a previous misdeed, or having returned a favor. All right, he hit you, you hit him back—please tell me you two are quits now. I helped Sarah set up the community center for her casino night in return for her helping me move, so she and I are quits now. Aren't you guys quits with each other already? How long is this stupid feud going to last?
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