head-to-head

/ˌˈhɛd tə ˌhɛd/
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Definitions of head-to-head
  1. adjective
    inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition
    synonyms: neck and neck, nip and tuck
    inconclusive
    not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
  2. adverb
    even or close in a race or competition or comparison
    synonyms: neck and neck, nip and tuck
  3. adjective
    involving two persons; intimately private
    “a head-to-head conversation”
    synonyms: tete-a-tete
    private
    confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
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