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go head to head

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go head to head

to compete directly The two most popular TV shows are going head to head every Saturday night.

Etymology: based on the idea that in a fight, the heads of the fighters are very close

See also: head

go head to head

to compete with someone directly (often + with ) The tobacco industry's best lawyers will go head to head with the government in court tomorrow.

See also: head