eyeball to eyeball

Related to word: eyeball

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be in a situation where you are dealing directly with an opponent or someone you are arguing with, often in a confrontational manner.

    相提互盤(直接对质)

    • The negotiators sat eyeball to eyeball with their counterparts during the final round of talks.

      谈判代表在最后一轮谈判中与他们的对手面对面坐着。

    • They were practically eyeball to eyeball during the heated argument.

      他们在激烈的争论中几乎是面对面地对峙。

    • As the deadline approached, the two companies found themselves eyeball to eyeball over the terms of the contract.

      随着截止日期的临近,两家公司在合同条款上发现自己面对面地对峙。