龙争虎斗 (lóng zhēng hǔ dòu) — (idiom) a fierce struggle between two evenly-matched opponents; a real showdown
Definition
Idiom for a fierce, evenly matched showdown between two strong rivals, used figuratively (business, sports, politics). Literally 'dragon and tiger fighting' — the image of two top predators locked in combat implies comparable power, not a mismatch.
idiom
a fierce struggle between two evenly-matched opponentsa real showdown
Examples
- 龙争虎斗，。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài zhēn shì lóng zhēng hǔ dòu, shuāng fāng shí lì dōu hěn qiáng.This match was a real dragon-and-tiger fight — both sides were very strong.
- 龙争虎斗，。Liǎng jiā gōng sī lóng zhēng hǔ dòu, dōu xiǎng ná xià zhè ge xiàng mù.The two companies are locked in a fierce struggle, both wanting to win this project.
- 龙争虎斗，。Jué sài zhōng liǎng duì lóng zhēng hǔ dòu, guān zhòng kàn dé fēi cháng guò yǐn.In the finals, the two teams fought fiercely, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed it.
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