Meaning of the word "Mexican standoff" in English
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Mexican standoff
US /ˈmɛksɪkən ˈstændˌɔf/
UK /ˈmɛksɪkən ˈstændˌɔf/
Idiom
1.
a confrontation in which no party can achieve an advantage or win without suffering a loss
Example:
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The negotiations reached a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to compromise.
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The three rival gangs found themselves in a Mexican standoff in the alley.
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