a straight fight

a straight fight

A direct fight, contest, or competition between two opponents. It looked like it would be a straight fight between the two top-ranked players, but Mason's huge upset victories have given her an unlikely shot at the title. The election is shaping up to be a straight fight between these two parties once again.
See also: fight, straight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a straight fight

a contest between just two opponents, especially in an election. British
See also: fight, straight
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • fight
  • fight (one's way) through
  • fight through
  • it takes two to make a quarrel
  • quarrel
  • fight for
  • fight for (someone or something)
  • could fight a circle-saw
  • could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')
  • pick on someone your own size