勝負だ

let's compete

→ 勝負

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let's compete A forceful way to challenge someone or declare that it is time to settle the outcome. Depending on context, it can also mean “it's a showdown” or “it's a close match.”

JA: ここからが勝負だ。

EN: This is where the real competition begins.

高速で勝負だ

Let’s settle this with speed.

— TAXi (1998)

さあバカども勝負だ

Come on, you idiots—let's settle this!

— きっと、うまくいく (2009)

今度押して来たら勝負だ

If you push me again, we'll settle this.

— 七人の侍 (1954)

ボブはスケートではきみといい勝負だ。

Bob is about as good as you at skating.

勝負だ！

Let's settle this!

— きっと、うまくいく (2009)

勝負だ

Let's settle this!

— アバウト・タイム～愛おしい時間について～ (2013)