dead even

[Silverobama]

Hi,

The Gobi Ice Cream and Bicycle Co. must spend a lot of money to make ice cream, whereas the Danish Ice Cream and Bicycle Co. spends way less to produce the same amount. The two firms are dead even in their production costs for bicycles.


What does "dead even" mean?

Thanks a lot

[J&K Tutoring]

What does "dead even" mean?

It means they are at exactly the same level.

[Silverobama]

I want to know the meanings of these two words in this context, can you tell me?

[5jj]

J&K Tutoring has told you what they mean together: dead even = exactly at the same level.

You could also try a dictionary:

Dead (adverb): dead - Dictionary definition and pronunciation - Yahoo! Education
Even (adjective) #3: even - Dictionary definition and pronunciation - Yahoo! Education