even-steven

even Steven

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

See also: even, Steven

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even-steven

Exactly equal; also, with nothing due or owed on either side. For example, I've paid it all back, so now we're even-steven. This rhyming phrase is used as an intensive for even. [Mid-1800s]

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even-Steven

1. mod. evenly divided. He made the two piles of diamonds even-Steven and then let me choose which one I wanted.

2. mod. even; balanced. Now that we’ve given each other black eyes, are we even-Steven?

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