Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nip-and-tuck
idiom
/nɪp ənd tʌk/
Definition
A situation or competition that is very close or evenly matched.
Examples
- The race was nip-and-tuck, with both runners neck and neck until the finish line.
- In the final minutes of the game, it was a nip-and-tuck between the two teams, each trying to secure the victory.
- The election results were so close that it was a real nip-and-tuck situation.
Meaning
The term ‘nip-and-tuck’ is often used to describe a scenario where the outcome is uncertain, often involving a tight race or competition between two parties. It can refer to physical contests or metaphorically apply to any situation where results are very close.
Synonyms
- close call
- tight race
- neck and neck
- hairline difference
