nip and tuck

noun
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🔊/ˌnɪp ən ˈtʌk/
(informal)
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  1. a medical operation in which skin is removed or made tighter to make somebody look younger or more attractive, especially a facelift拉皮(或去皱)整形手术;(尤指)去皱整容手术,面部拉皮手术Topics Medicinec2

nip and tuck

adjective, adverb
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  1. if a race or competition is nip and tuck, it is a very close contest with the competitors almost level with each other
    • The presidential contest is nip and tuck.总统竞选势均力敌。🔊🔊
    compare neck and neck (with somebody/something)