clash of titans
Giants at war
A clash of titans is a confrontation between two exceptionally powerful forces, individuals, or entities.
The phrase evokes Greek mythology, where the Titans were primordial gods of immense power.
It typically describes high-stakes battles—whether in sports, business, politics, or war—where both sides command significant resources or influence: The championship game was a clash of titans.
The expression emphasizes that neither opponent is weak; the drama lies in matched strength.
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- epic battleLarge-scale legendary conflict
- battleArmed military engagement
- Greek godsHellenic divine beings
- godsSupernatural beings worshipped
Mount Olympus · giants · mythology · colossal · thunder · struggle · mortal combat · legendary · showdown · final showdown · heavyweight bout · ancient Greece · warfare · brute force · collision · behemoths · conflict · monsters
- clashesconflict, confrontation, collision, fight, battle
- conflictfight, war, battle, dispute, feud
- Epic Sports MomentsSuper Bowl, title fight, championship game, gold medal match, overtime thriller
clash of titanstiff
Minor interpersonal dispute
spat · tempest in a teapot · storm in a teacup · quibble · lovers' quarrel
clash of titansmismatch
Incompatible combination
no contest · rout · walkover · blowout · massacre