head to head
The phrase "head to head" describes direct competition or confrontation between two parties, often used in sports, business, and other competitive fields.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A direct competition or confrontation between two parties.
Example
- The two teams will compete head to head for the championship.
- The candidates will debate head to head on the issues.
C1Business
(technical)A comparison between two products, services, or ideas to determine which is superior.
Example
- The new smartphone went head to head with its main competitor in terms of features and price.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "head to head":
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