Nip And Tuck (Adjective)
Meaning
Inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition; "as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck"; "the election was a nip and tuck affair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The two teams were nip and tuck throughout the game, with neither able to gain a clear advantage.
- The presidential election was a nip and tuck affair, with the candidates trading leads in the polls right up until the end.
- As the runners approached the finish line, they were nip and tuck, with the winner determined by a photo finish.
- The rival companies were nip and tuck in terms of market share, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
- The tennis match was nip and tuck, with the players evenly matched and neither able to gain a decisive advantage.