_nip and tuck_
nip v (_Nip and Tuck_): a close contest. Very close to something disasterous happening. I heard it used by a fisherman who just got in from being out in a bad storm. He was explaining how close they came to being lost --> 'We had it nip and tuck' all the way. i.e. 'A nip + tuck bat...
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| Summary: | nip v (_Nip and Tuck_): a close contest. Very close to something disasterous happening. I heard it used by a fisherman who just got in from being out in a bad storm. He was explaining how close they came to being lost --> 'We had it nip and tuck' all the way. i.e. 'A nip + tuck battle' Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Not used Withdrawn Newfoundland Folklore Survey card |
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