head-on
adverb/ˌhed ˈɒn/
/ˌhed ˈɑːn/
- in such a way that the front part of one vehicle hits the front part of another vehicle or thing
- The cars crashed head-on.
- We hit the tree head-on.
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- by expressing strong views and dealing with something in a direct way
- to tackle a problem head-on (= without trying to avoid it)
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