What is the meaning of nip and tuck?

noun

adjective

  • Inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition.
    • usage: "as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck"; "the election was a nip and tuck affair"

adverb

  • Even or close in a race or competition or comparison.
    • usage: "the horses ran neck and neck"; "he won nip and tuck"
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