stiff competition

This page is about the collocation stiff competition

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

strong competition from rivals or opponents

For example

  • You'll be facing plenty of stiff competition at the Olympic Games.

  • There's some stiff competition out there, so we'll have to spend a lot on advertising.

Note:
A related collocation is "stiff opposition"

Quick Quiz

If you're facing stiff competition, it'll be

a. impossible to win

b. difficult to win

c. easy to win
a) impossible to win b) difficult to win c) easy to win

Contributor: Matt Errey