be even (with someone)



be even (with someone)

1. To not be indebted (to someone) for something; to not owe (someone) anything. I helped Sarah set up the community center for her casino night in return for her helping me move, so she and I are even now. Tell you what: buy me dinner this Friday. That way, you'll be even with me for the money I lent you.
2. To no longer have cause to seek revenge (against someone). You broke the tail light on my car, so I slashed your tires—now we're even.
See also: even

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mielamee-E-lahEsperanto
Camilleka-MEE (French), kə-MEEL (English)French, English
Euphemiayoo-FEM-ee-ə (English)Ancient Greek, English (Archaic)
Adwoa-Western African, Akan
PiliPEE-leeSpanish
FredrikFRED-rik (Swedish), FRED-reek (Finnish)Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish