neck and neck

The two runners were **neck and neck** until the final lap.

Idiom Competition

Meaning

very close in a race or competition

The two runners were neck and neck until the final lap.

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance

the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product

to make someone jealous

to assemble something quickly and roughly

a situation where all parties benefit

someone who is cherished above others