nip and tuck

Etymology
Of unknown origin. First use appears c. 1845, in the publication .

Adjective

 * 1)  So evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain.
 * 2) * 1951, Howdy Doody's Christmas
 * Well, it was nip and tuck, but everything worked out fine. Santa Claus got there in time to bring toys to all the boys and girls.
 * 1) * 1951, Howdy Doody's Christmas
 * Well, it was nip and tuck, but everything worked out fine. Santa Claus got there in time to bring toys to all the boys and girls.
 * Well, it was nip and tuck, but everything worked out fine. Santa Claus got there in time to bring toys to all the boys and girls.

Adverb

 * 1) With the advantage of changing hands, or shifting back and forth among the available alternatives.

Translations

 * Finnish: tasaväkisesti,
 * French:
 * Italian: testa a testa
 * Korean:, 비금비금, 삐까삐까
 * Polish:
 * Russian:, плечо́м к плечу́, ноздря́ в ноздрю́

Noun

 * 1)  Minor  cosmetic surgery that tightens loose skin.

Translations

 * Italian: ,
 * Russian:, подтя́жка ко́жи