toe-to-toe

• Advérbio (também usado como adjetivo) que significa «em confronto direto ou competição com alguém», frequentemente implicando um encontro pessoal, agressivo ou de igual para igual. Usado geralmente em contextos esportivos, empresariais e políticos.

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.

   Cara a cara

   • 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.

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