mano a mano

/M AA1 N OW0 AH0 M AA0 N OW0/

noun

1
A head-on conflict or direct competition.
“The public debate became a heated mano a mano between the two leading candidates.”
syn:duel

Synonyms

adjective

1
In close confrontation
“We sat tensely in the courtroom while the mano-a-mano struggle ensued between the two skilled lawyers.”

adverb

1
Characterized by head-to-head competition or conflict.
“The newcomer brashly engaged the veteran player mano a mano.”

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