I went against all odds and got a even steven

from Common – Resurrection Lyrics on Rap Genius

Literally, he took on a difficult, nigh-impossible task and acquitted himself respectably.

But of course Common is interested in the even/odd wordplay more than the actual meaning of the line.

Against all odds, Shia LeBeouf became a respectable Hollywood actor

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