Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neck-and-neck
idiom
/ˌnɛk ən ˈnɛk/
Definition
In a close competition or race, where two or more competitors are very close to each other in terms of performance or progress.
Examples
- In the marathon, Sarah and Emily were neck-and-neck for the entire last mile.
- The two teams are neck-and-neck in the championship standings, making the final game crucial.
- During the election, the candidates were neck-and-neck in the polls leading up to voting day.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation where participants are evenly matched and there is no clear leader or winner.
Synonyms
- close race
- evenly matched
- equal footing
