- on their own turf
- In their market or offices.► “Outsiders cannot challenge Japanese airlines on their own turf.” (Director, July 1995, p. 32)
American business jargon. 2014.
on their own turf
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turf — UK US /tɜːf/ noun [U] ► an area of activity in which a person or company has a lot of knowledge and experience and which they believe belongs to them: »By launching a line in beauty products they are challenging the bigger company on its own turf … Financial and business terms
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