go toe to toe with

Example Sentences

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“You want to go toe to toe with Disney and Sony?” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Djokovic is not afraid to go toe to toe with hostile fans, using their jibes to fuel his relentless quest for glory and showing the depth of his competitiveness.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Tottenham will go toe to toe with the Cherries too, and there are going to be a lot of opportunities at both ends.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

Yeah, we can go toe to toe with the Americans!’”

From Slate • Jan. 19, 2024

I needed somebody who’s a good actor, who can go toe to toe with her and won’t back down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023