neck and neck

/nˈɛk and nˈɛk/

/nˈɛk ænd nˈɛk/

[phrase]

neck and neck

[PHRASE]

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

synonyms : head-to-head

nip and tuck

not sure of the outcome due to being so close or even in a competition

synonyms : head-to-head

nip and tuck

Examples

1. For nearly a decade, SpaceX and Boeing have been neck and neck building and testing their crew transportation systems.

2. It's the number three burger chain by revenue behind McDonald's and neck and neck with Burger King.

3. As McDonald's and Burger King added more deals to their menus, Wendy's was again neck and neck with Burger King for second place in the fast food burger market.

4. This time, the fighting was more neck and neck as the Romans struggled to gain a decisive victory.