Pound-for-pound
Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊnd- ˈfɔɹ- ˈpaʊnd/
Pound-for-pound (adv)
- Used to compare ability or value by weight, treating each unit of weight as equal.
- Shows that the comparison is based on weight, not on total size or total amount.
Pound-for-pound (adverb)
Examples
- She is faster pound-for-pound than her teammate.
- The smaller runner wins pound-for-pound in every race.