The phrase implies neither making money nor suffering a loss, just covering expenses.

No Profit or Loss

'Break even' contextually may not be a positive outcome, especially if profit was expected.

Not Always Positive

In business, reaching the break-even point is a common initial goal for a new company.

In gambling, 'break even' means ending with what you started, no net gain or loss.

In gambling, breaking even can feel like a win, especially after being down.

'Break-even point' is a critical financial metric for assessing a project's or business's viability.

Understanding the break-even point helps businesses set prices to cover costs and make profits.

'Break-even point' helps in setting realistic sales targets to sustain a business.