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[ adjective ] inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition

Examples

"as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck" "the election was a nip and tuck affair"

Related terms

inconclusive

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[ adverb ] even or close in a race or competition or comparison

Examples

"the horses ran neck and neck" "he won nip and tuck"

Related terms

head-to-head

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