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head-on

Definition

  • adverb: with the head or front hitting first
  • adverb: with the head or front making the initial contact
  • synonyms: head-to-head, downright, flat-footed

Examples

  • She decided to confront/meet the challenge 'head-on'.

  • a 'head-on' collision/confrontation

  • The two cars collided 'head-on'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) passes Denethor, son of Ecthelion. Drive them to the river! Make safe the city! Re-form the line! Re-form the line! Sound the charge! Take them head-on! Charge! Cut him down! Follow me! Take the reins. Pull him left! Left! (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King