| 单词 | honours even |
| 释义 | > as lemmashonours even P10. honours even (and variants): used to denote equality, esp. in a contest of some kind. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > equality [phrase] > equal of a rate1542 much at one1686 on a par1726 much of a muchness1728 much of a piece1741 up to ——1809 honours even1864 1864 Boston Daily Advertiser 14 Apr. Comparisons are not in order, but it is safe to say that honors are even. 1920 B. Cronin Timber Wolves iii. 62 ‘I don't know your name?’..‘But then I don't know yours, do I? That makes the honours even, don't you think?’ 1927 W. E. Collinson Contemp. Eng. 31 The card-expressions now most prevalent in a figurative application are drawn in the main from bridge, e.g. to call one's hand (or one's bluff), to finesse, Honours are even, After you, partner, etc. 2009 S. Caley Williams' Way 64 The result was a 13-13 draw, thus allowing both lots of supporters to leave satisfied with honours even. < as lemmas |
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