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mano a mano Definition

mano a mano (nō ə mänō; Spnō̂ ä mänō̂)

adjective, adverb

  1. in or into direct, personal confrontation
  2. a duel or other confrontation between two individuals

Etymology: Sp, lit., hand to hand

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