toe-to-toe
being in direct confrontation or opposition.
in a position or attitude of direct confrontation: slugging it out toe-to-toe.
Origin of toe-to-toe
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How to use toe-to-toe in a sentence
Two Wal-Mart customers went toe-to-toe over a TV during an early Black Friday sale Thursday night.
Exploding Whale, Black Friday and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | November 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST“Oh, he can go more than toe-to-toe, he leads the way,” says Williams.
James Wolk on ‘The Crazy Ones,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Lone Star,’ and More | Jason Lynch | September 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAggression has always been the name of the game for Williams, who has few rivals who can hit with her toe-to-toe.
Why Serena Williams Lost—and How She Can Win Again | Nicholas McCarvel | July 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWho is this woman going toe-to-toe with Wintour, when all others appear to tremble, and who excels because of it?
Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington’s Memoir Offers Few Revelations | Robin Givhan | November 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe president defused another toe-to-toe confrontation with humor.
Barack Obama Seizes the Upper Hand Over Mitt Romney at Second Debate | Howard Kurtz | October 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
But Old Joe was a scientific boxer who knew better than to stand toe-to-toe and trade punches.
The Duck-footed Hound | James Arthur KjelgaardIn this kind of toe-to-toe fight the greater speed of a lightly armored fighter was not much advantage.
The Saracen: The Holy War | Robert Shea
British Dictionary definitions for toe-to-toe
/ informal /
in one-to-one combat or in direct competition: there aren't many fighters willing to go toe-to-toe with him
(of battles, confrontations, or contests) involving two people or groups fighting with or competing against each other: a toe-to-toe battle
a fight, confrontation, or contest between two people or groups
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