noun
break-even; no net gain or loss; coming out even
Describes a result where gains and losses cancel out, leaving a net zero. Often used in financial, game, or casual contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from plus minus zero
今回の取引はプラスマイナスゼロだった。
This deal ended up being a wash.
勝ち負けがちょうどプラスマイナスゼロになった。
The wins and losses evened out exactly.
損得なし literally means 'no profit or loss', similar in meaning but less common in casual speech than プラスマイナスゼロ.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'plus minus zero', meaning a net result of zero.