go toe-to-toe
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[go|stand|be] toe to toe

Definiția și Sensul lui "go toe-to-toe"

to go toe-to-toe
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to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

to [go|stand|be] toe-to-toe definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "go toe-to-toe" and when to use it?

The idiom "go toe-to-toe" is believed to have originated from boxing, where opponents stand toe to toe in the ring before the fight begins. In modern usage, the term "go toe-to-toe" can refer to any situation where two people or groups engage in a close competition or confrontation. It can be used to describe a physical contest, such as a boxing match or a wrestling match, or a non-physical contest, such as a debate or a negotiation.

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The two boxers are going toe-to-toe in the ring, exchanging punches.
The two companies are going toe to toe in the market, competing for customers.
The two lawyers were toe-to-toe in the courtroom, arguing their cases.
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