go toe to toe
US /ɡoʊ toʊ tuː toʊ/
UK /ɡoʊ toʊ tuː toʊ/
1.
to compete or contend directly and fiercely with someone
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The two rival companies are ready to go toe to toe in the market.
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He's not afraid to go toe to toe with anyone who challenges him.