pound for pound

idiom

used when comparing a pound of one thing with a pound of something similar
Pound for pound, it's the most valuable crop being grown in the state.

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“Pound for pound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pound%20for%20pound. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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