trial of strength
noun phraseUK /ˈtraɪəl əv strɛŋθ/
US /ˈtraɪəl əv strɛŋθ/
A test to see who is stronger or who will win.
The tug-of-war was a trial of strength between the two teams.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where two sides compete to see who has more power or influence.
The election turned into a trial of strength between the two parties.
3. A hard test of someone's courage or ability to keep going.
Climbing the mountain alone was a real trial of strength for her.
4. A fight or argument used to decide who is more powerful.
The debate became a trial of strength over who knew more.