car crash vs head-on

car crash

noun
  • The collision of one or more cars 

  • A mess or disaster, especially one that attracts a lot of attention. 

head-on

noun
  • A collision from the front. 

adj
  • Of a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion. 

  • Direct, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating. 

adv
  • With the front of a vehicle. 

  • With direct confrontation. 

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