TOE-TO-TOE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does toe-to-toe mean? 

• TOE-TO-TOE (adverb)
  The adverb TOE-TO-TOE has 1 sense:

1. in close combat or at close quarters

  Familiarity information: TOE-TO-TOE used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TOE-TO-TOE (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In close combat or at close quarters

Context example:

they fought toe-to-toe for the nomination