Meaning of the word "go toe to toe" in English

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go toe to toe

US /ɡoʊ toʊ tuː toʊ/
UK /ɡoʊ toʊ tuː toʊ/
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Idiom

1.

to compete or contend directly and fiercely with someone

Example:
The two rival companies are ready to go toe to toe in the market.
He's not afraid to go toe to toe with anyone who challenges him.
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