English rendering be evenly matched Literal translation: “check and countercheck”
A figurative expression for two opponents being so evenly matched that the outcome is hard to decide, taken from expressions commonly used in Korean chess.
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Shared · 4 Be evenly matched opponents Usually said in janggi, figuratively describe two opponents whose contest is difficult to decide. 
Shared · 4 Be evenly matched An expression usually used in Korean chess; figuratively, two opponents are so evenly opposed that the winner is hard to determine 
Shared · 4 be evenly matched A figurative expression for two opponents being so evenly matched that the outcome is hard to decide, from expressions commonly used in Korean chess. 
Shared · 2 Defend against check In janggi, avoid or block check. 
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Shared · 2 make a kite nosedive In kite flying, to let out the main line so that the kite’s head dives downward. 
Shared · 2 Make a kite dive In kite flying, let out the line to make the kite’s nose plunge downward 
deal the game pieces To sort and distribute pieces or cards such as dominoes or flower cards. 
Finance a gambling game Become the financier or bankroll provider in a gambling game 
Score lowest in an archery wager Score the fewest hits in the yeonjeonttinaegi team archery wager Browse in Hangul order.
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