Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
even-stevens
idiom
/ˈiː.vən ˈstiː.vənz/
Definition
A situation in which two parties have equal claims or are evenly matched in terms of advantages or disadvantages.
Examples
- After settling the score in the game, we felt like everything was even-stevens.
- He paid his share of the bill, so now we’re even-stevens on our expenses.
Meaning
The term ‘even-stevens’ means being in a fair or equal situation, often regarding a balance of responsibilities or outcomes.
Synonyms
- even
- balanced
- equal
- fair
