Nose-to-nose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nose-to-nose is an adjective meaning Direct, confrontational.
Meaning
Direct, confrontational.
Example Sentences
"Nose to nose" describes the ongoing conflict between the two manufacturers over alleged subsidy levels each has received.
Several. airlines. offer. domestic-partner. benefits. and. soar. into. a. nose-to-nose. battle. to. prove. which. carrier. can. take. you. higher.
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include man-to-man, head-on, in your face, forehanded, hand-to-hand, firsthand.
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