抜ぬきつ抜ぬかれつ

noun

back-and-forth; neck-and-neck; nip and tuck

Describes a close contest where opponents alternately gain the advantage, like a seesaw battle. Often used in sports, games, or competitive situations.

• 試し合あいは抜ぬきつ抜ぬかれつの展てん開かいになった。

  The game turned into a back-and-forth contest.

• 両りょうチームは抜ぬきつ抜ぬかれつで、最さい後ごまで勝しょう負ぶがわからなかった。

  The two teams were neck-and-neck, and the outcome was uncertain until the very end.