mano-a-mano
/M AA1 N OW0 AH0 M AA0 N OW0/adjective
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In close confrontation
“We sat tensely in the courtroom while the mano-a-mano struggle ensued between the two skilled lawyers.”
adverb
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Characterized by head-to-head competition or conflict.
“The newcomer brashly engaged the veteran player mano a mano.”
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