The honours are even

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phrase

It means that the situation is equal, neither side has an advantage.

After both teams have won one match, the honours are even as they head into the final game.
Visual representation of "the honours are even" - It means that the situation is equal, neither side has an advantage.

Often appears as...

  • honours are even now
  • honours are even between

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Idiomatic

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Sporting Context

This phrase is often used in sports to describe equal performance or results between two competitors.

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After a 1-1 draw in football, the commentator said 'the honours are even'.
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Metaphorical Use

Metaphorically, it can describe any situation where two or more parties are equally matched.

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After a long debate with no clear winner, the moderator concluded that the honours are even.
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Not Just Scores

The phrase isn't limited to numerical equality; it's about the sense of balance in any field.

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As both chefs received equal praise, the honours are even in the cooking competition.
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