Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-head-to-head

idiom
/ɡoʊ hɛd tə hɛd/
Definition
To confront or compete directly with someone or something.
Examples
  • The two teams will go head-to-head in the championship game this weekend.
  • In the debate, the candidates went head-to-head on several important issues.
  • Many companies go head-to-head to secure the best talent in the tech industry.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go head-to-head’ implies engaging in a competition, typically used in contexts where two entities face each other in a challenge or contest.
Synonyms
  • compete directly
  • confront
  • face off
  • vie