The honours are even
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Pro Tip 1/3Sporting 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'.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.