neck and neck — very close together in a race or competition; having equal chances of winning
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very close together in a race or competition; having equal chances of winning
Pronunciation (IPA): /nek ænd nek/
Korean meaning: 경주나 경쟁에서 매우 접전인, 승부를 예측할 수 없을 정도로 막상막하인
Korean pronunciation: **넥** 앤드 **넥**
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guys were neck and neck, but Tony won by using a shortcut through the park.
- Samsung and Apple are neck and neck in the smartphone market.
- My diet and my appetite are neck and neck - unfortunately, my appetite is winning.
neck and neck
ADJECTIVE//nek ænd nek//
very close together in a race or competition; having equal chances of winning
very close together in a race or competition; having equal chances of winning
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Racing neck and neck, check the wreck!
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Origin
말 경주에서 두 말이 너무 가까이 달려서 목(neck)과 목이 나란히 보이는 상황에서 유래된 표현입니다.
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“The pizza delivery guys were neck and neck, but Tony won by using a shortcut through the park.”
“Samsung and Apple are neck and neck in the smartphone market.”
“My diet and my appetite are neck and neck - unfortunately, my appetite is winning.”
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