head-to-head

[hed-tuh-hed]

adjective

1. in direct confrontation, opposition, or competition.

   a head-to-head battle between the two companies.

head-to-head

adjective

1. in direct competition

noun

1. a competition involving two people, teams, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of head-to-head¹

First recorded in 1790–1800