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  What it means

  Literally “head to head.” Means neck and neck — two competitors so close together that neither has a clear lead. “Neck and neck,” “head to head.”

  Vocabulary

  • łeb — head (colloquial)

  Grammar note

  'Łeb w łeb' — accusative after 'w'. A reduplicative phrase expressing closeness.

  Cultural context

  A horse-racing image — two horses so close their heads are level. Common in sports commentary.

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