split decision
split decision
In combat sports, especially boxing, a decision of who won the match that was not reached unanimously. The boxing match ended in a split decision, with one of the judges scoring the newcomer as the winner.
See also: decision, split
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- on the ropes
- agonize
- agonize (oneself) over
- agonize over
- be in (one's) hands
- throw a fight
- automated decision support
- a fait accompli
- accompli
- arrive at a decision