toe-to-toe

• Наречие (также используется как прилагательное), означающее «в прямом противостоянии или соревновании с кем-либо», часто подразумевающее личную, агрессивную или равную по силам встречу. Обычно используется в спортивном, деловом и политическом контекстах.

An adverb (and also used as an adjective) meaning "in direct confrontation or competition with someone," often implying a face-to-face, aggressive, or evenly matched encounter. It is commonly used in sports, business, and political contexts.

1. In close combat or at close quartersB2informal

   Engaging in a direct, face-to-face confrontation or competition, often involving physical or verbal conflict.

   Вплотную

   • The two boxers went toe-to-toe for the entire match.
   • The politicians debated toe-to-toe on live television.
   • They stood toe-to-toe, arguing fiercely about the issue.

   Synonymsat close rangeface-to-facehand-to-handhead-onman-to-manone-on-one