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neck and neck

nec·kand·neck

uncommon

adverb

1.

even or close in a race or competition or comparison

  • “the horses ran neck and neck”
  • “he won nip and tuck”

adjective

1.

inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition

  • “as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck”
  • “the election was a nip and tuck affair”

Related words

Pertaining to

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