epic clash

Monumental opposing forces

An epic clash is a dramatic confrontation or conflict of major proportions—battles between armies, showdowns between rivals, or collisions of opposing forces.

The phrase emphasizes scale and intensity: The championship game promised an epic clash between undefeated teams.

Often used hyperbolically for any significant competition or disagreement.

Related

good versus evil · war · conflict · confrontation · duel · mortal combat · battle royale · monumental · heroic · struggle · fierce · warrior · dramatic · collision · combat · siege · last stand · rivalry

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Opposites
scale and significance

epic clashtempest in a teapot

Disproportionate fuss about trivialities

dust-up

intensity and drama

epic clashnon-event

Disappointing lack of significance

damp squib · footnote · passing moment · going through the motions · whimper

nature of interaction

epic clashwarm embrace

Affectionate encircling hold

amicable resolution · peaceful coexistence · meeting of minds · mutual understanding · détente

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G