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.
See also:
  • 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