head on in English

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  "word": "head on"
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          "text": "While he is reasonably effusive about inter-city travel, he is heavily disparaging of all types of stopping service, including those on otherwise busy main lines. His analysis is not entirely unsound, and he tackles some of the questions head on.",
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"head on" meaning in English

Adjective

Adverb