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mexican standoff

 

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Noun mexican standoff has 1 sense
  1. Mexican standoff - a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner
    --1 is a kind of
    situation

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Mexican Standoff


Definition:

A mexican standoff refers to a situation where multiple parties refuse to back down or make a move, resulting in a stalemate where no one can emerge as the clear winner.

Senses:

  • Sense 1: A tense situation where two or more opponents are in a deadlock, often holding weapons or threats, and none of them are willing to take action.
  • Sense 2: An impasse or deadlock in negotiations or disputes, where no compromise can be reached.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

  1. "The movie's climax featured a thrilling mexican standoff between the hero and the villains."
  2. "The negotiation hit a mexican standoff when both parties refused to compromise on their demands."

Local Usage:

  1. "In our small town, the dispute over the community center turned into a mexican standoff between the residents and the city council."
  2. "During the card game, a mexican standoff occurred as no player wanted to fold and lose their money."

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