Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mano-a-mano
Phrase
ˌmɑːnoʊ ə ˈmɑːnoʊ
Definition
A direct confrontation or face-to-face encounter between two people.
Examples
- After months of rivalry, the two boxers agreed to settle their differences mano-a-mano in the ring.
- The debate turned into a mano-a-mano match, with both candidates presenting their ideas strongly.
Meaning
The term ‘mano-a-mano’ is derived from Spanish and translates to ‘hand to hand.’ It refers to a situation where two individuals compete or confront each other directly, often in a competitive or challenging context.
Synonyms
- Face-to-face
- Directly
- Confrontational
