to break even
01
(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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idiom
예시들
He invested heavily, hoping to break even before turning a profit.
02
to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance
collocation
예시들
The company struggled to break even in the first year of operation.
