Phrases Discussing Sports and Games

To be neck and neck

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Meaning

To be very close in a competition or race.

Examples

  • John: How's the sales competition going?
  • Alice: We're <b>neck and neck</b> with team B.
  • John: That's intense! Who's currently leading?
  • Alice: It's changing constantly, we're really <b>neck and neck</b>.