eyeball to eyeball
The idiom "eyeball to eyeball" is used to describe direct, intense encounters, often implying confrontation or competition.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)In a direct face-to-face encounter, often with a sense of confrontation or intensity.
Example
- The two rivals stood eyeball to eyeball, neither willing to back down.
B2Competition
(informal)Engaged in a direct, intense competition or standoff.
Example
- The teams were eyeball to eyeball in the final match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "eyeball to eyeball":
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