جستجو
to break even
01
دخل و خرج برابر شدن, سربه سر شدن
(of a business) to reach a point that yields no success due to the profit being almost as equal as the costs
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "break even" and when to use it?
The idiom "break even" may be related to the idea of a balance point, where all inputs and outputs are equal. The phrase has been in use in English since at least the mid-20th century, and it is often applied to situations where a business or project is just able to cover its costs, but not generate any additional income or profit. In general, the phrase is used to describe a situation where the outcome is neither positive nor negative, but rather neutral or balanced.
Example
After months of losses, the company finally broke even last quarter.
The small café struggled but managed to break even after a year.
He invested heavily, hoping to break even before turning a profit.
02
to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance
CollocationExample
The startup is projected to break even after a few more months of operation.
The company struggled to break even in the first year of operation.
Despite challenges, the project managed to break even by careful financial planning.
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