Mexican standoff
Example Sentences
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The simplest way to understand Israel’s predicament is to think of a Mexican standoff, like something out of a Quentin Tarantino movie, but without the guns.
From New York Times
Is this really the time for a Mexican standoff?
From Washington Times
Yet boxing stays boxing and the numbingly familiar bugaboos of money and politics and other competing interests have conspired to keep Wilder, Fury and Joshua apart with the assignment of blame resembling a Mexican standoff.
From The Guardian
The Wolves’ entire season could turn it into one long 82-game Mexican standoff.
From The Guardian
The movie’s admirers have been in a kind of Mexican standoff with this objection ever since it has been aired on social media, although I accept the good faith in which McDonagh created this character.
From The Guardian
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