toe-to-toe

[ toh-tuh-toh ]
/ ˈtoʊ təˈtoʊ /

adjective

being in direct confrontation or opposition.

adverb

in a position or attitude of direct confrontation: slugging it out toe-to-toe.

Origin of toe-to-toe

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby toe-to-toe

toe-curling, toe-dance, toe-drop, toe-in, toe-out, toe-to-toe, toea, toebie, toecap, toed, toefl

British Dictionary definitions for toe to toe

toe-to-toe
/ informal /

adverb

in one-to-one combat or in direct competition there aren't many fighters willing to go toe-to-toe with him

adjective

(of battles, confrontations, or contests) involving two people or groups fighting with or competing against each other a toe-to-toe battle

noun

a fight, confrontation, or contest between two people or groups