The honours are even

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Sporting Context

This phrase is often used in sports to describe equal performance or results between two competitors.

After a 1-1 draw in football, the commentator said 'the honours are even'.

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Metaphorical Use

Metaphorically, it can describe any situation where two or more parties are equally matched.

After a long debate with no clear winner, the moderator concluded that the honours are even.

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Not Just Scores

The phrase isn't limited to numerical equality; it's about the sense of balance in any field.

As both chefs received equal praise, the honours are even in the cooking competition.