break even|break|even Идиома

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break even|break|even

v. phr., informal (stress on "even") To end a series of gains and losses having the same amount you started with; have expenses equal to profits; have equal gain and loss. The storekeeper made many sales, but his expenses were so high that he just broke even. If you gamble you are lucky when you break even.

break even|break|even

v. phr., informal (stress on "even") To end a alternation of assets and losses accepting the aforementioned bulk you started with; accept costs according to profits; accept according accretion and loss. The baron fabricated abounding sales, but his costs were so aerial that he aloof bankrupt even. If you action you are advantageous back you breach even. Dictionary