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to break even
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(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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What 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.
02
to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance
例子
The company's revenue for the year was $1 million, which was enough to cover its expenses and break even.
Despite challenges, the project managed to break even by careful financial planning.
The restaurant aimed to break even after a slow month of sales.
We need to sell at least 100 units of this product to break even on our investment.
The company struggled to break even in the first year of operation.
