What does nose-to-nose mean?
Nose-to-nose means Direct, confrontational..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Direct, confrontational..
Almost indistinguishable from the earlier 115-horse airplane, the new model is designed from the ground up to go nose-to-nose with big-engine, high-performance kit planes.
Several. airlines. offer. domestic-partner. benefits. and. soar. into. a. nose-to-nose. battle. to. prove. which. carrier. can. take. you. higher.
"Nose to nose" describes the ongoing conflict between the two manufacturers over alleged subsidy levels each has received.
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Nose-to-nose means Direct, confrontational..
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Almost indistinguishable from the earlier 115-horse airplane, the new model is designed from the ground up to go nose-to-nose with big-engine, high-performance kit planes.
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