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Nip and tuck
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- 1 So evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain. idiomatic
"It was nip and tuck with me between holding on to my stock and being sold out; but by great industry and prudence I managed to keep a little ahead and my mouth above water."
- 1 inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition wordnet
- 1 With the advantage of changing hands, or shifting back and forth among the available alternatives.
"A man told me that they was both admitted to practice in the S'preme Court in '39, on the same day, sir. Then you know they was nip an' tuck after the same young lady."
- 1 even or close in a race or competition or comparison wordnet
- 1 Minor cosmetic surgery that tightens loose skin.
"I watch the show where Paris Hilton and Nikki Ritchie^([sic]) live the simple life. […] It's makeovers, nip and tucks, and shopping sprees."
- 2 plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised wordnet
Etymology
Of unknown origin. First use appears c. 1845, in the publication American Whig Review.
Of unknown origin. First use appears c. 1845, in the publication American Whig Review.
Of unknown origin. First use appears c. 1845, in the publication American Whig Review.
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