Phrase guide

call it even

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Since you paid for dinner last time, I'll pay this time, and we'll call it even.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: call it quits

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: olla sujut — declare debts resolved
  • French: être quitte — declare debts resolved
  • German: quitt sein — declare debts resolved
  • Polish: być kwita — declare debts resolved
  • Russian: быть квиты (bytʹ kvity) — declare debts resolved
  • Spanish: estar en paz — declare debts resolved
  • Spanish: estar pago — declare debts resolved