go toe to toe
US /ɡoʊ toʊ tuː toʊ/
UK /ɡoʊ toʊ tuː toʊ/
1.
正面交锋, 直接对抗, 激烈竞争
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.
两家竞争公司准备在市场上正面交锋。
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He's not afraid to go toe to toe with anyone who challenges him.
他不怕与任何挑战他的人正面交锋。