battle of the sexes

Noun

Meaning

(almost always preceded by the) The persistent state of rivalry, opposition, or tension between males and females.

Any competition between males and females.

(game theory) A situation in which two people want to do different things, but do them together.

Examples

In very general terms 'Top Of The Lake' is about good and evil. It's a deep dark mystery. It also deals with lots of fascinating human relationships, and it's also about the battle of the sexes. David Wenham

I think competitiveness between two people is still relevant, and the battle of the sexes still intrigues. Julian Ovenden

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