a straight fight
a straight fight
A direct fight, contest, or competition between two opponents. Primarily heard in UK. It looked like it would be a straight fight between the two top-ranked players, but Mason's huge upset victories have given her an unlikely shot at the title. The election is shaping up to be a straight fight between these two parties once again. You can't hide behind your party anymore—this is a straight fight between you and me now. Who will the voters prefer?
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a straight fight
a contest between just two opponents, especially in an election. BritishFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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