Meaning of 'Tale of the tape'
What does the saying 'Tale of the tape' mean?
Idiom: Tale of the tape
Meaning:
This idiom is used when comparing things, especially in sports; it comes from boxing where the fighters would be measured with a tape measure before a fight.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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