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Raremano a mano
The correct spelling is mano a mano.
How to pronounce mano a mano
noun
Say it like: Man-o a- ma-no
The correct spelling is mano a mano. A head-on conflict or direct competition. For example: "The public debate became a heated mano a mano between the two leading candidates."
Usage Examples
“The public debate became a heated mano a mano between the two leading candidates.”
“We sat tensely in the courtroom while the mano-a-mano struggle ensued between the two skilled lawyers.”
“The newcomer brashly engaged the veteran player mano a mano.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A head-on conflict or direct competition.
adjective
- 1.In close confrontation
adverb
- 1.Characterized by head-to-head competition or conflict.
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