Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eyeball-to-eyeball
idiom
/ˈaɪˌbɔːl tə ˈaɪˌbɔːl/
Definition
In close proximity, facing someone directly, often used to indicate direct confrontation.
Examples
- After a long discussion, they finally agreed to meet eyeball-to-eyeball to resolve their differences.
- The negotiation required them to sit eyeball-to-eyeball to understand each other’s perspectives.
Meaning
The phrase ‘eyeball-to-eyeball’ refers to a situation where two people are facing each other closely, often used in contexts involving confrontation or direct communication.
Synonyms
- face-to-face
- confrontational
- direct
