nip and tuck


Meanings

  • plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised;
  • inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition;
    • "the election was a nip and tuck affair"
  • even or close in a race or competition or comparison;
    • "he won nip and tuck"