Often used in sports to describe a tied score.

Sports Context

Used in games or matches where scores or points are tracked.

Scorekeeping

Describes making surfaces uniform in appearance or texture.

Hints at fairness or balance in distributing tasks or work.

Implies the settling of debts, in money or favors.

Shows strong emotional reaction, often surprise or incredulity.

Stresses the speaker's reaction rather than the actual subject.