toe-to-toe

The definition of toe-to-toe is being close.

(adjective)

An example of toe-to-toe is a race where the two leaders have equal chances to win the race.

Toe-to-toe is defined as a fight where two people compete against each other.

(adverb)

An example of toe-to-toe is a play-off between two golfers for the championship.

See toe-to-toe in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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adverb, adjective

in close and direct confrontation, competition, etc.: going toe-to-toe with one's critics, toe-to-toe combat

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