When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war

Définition et Signification de "when Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war"

when greek meets greek, then comes the tug of war

used to suggest that when two highly skilled or intelligent individuals or groups confront each other, the resulting rivalry or competition can be fierce and difficult to resolve

Proverb

Example

The two lawyers were both known for their aggressive tactics, so when they faced each other in court, it was a case of when Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war.