Definition of Mexican standoff

1. Noun. A situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner.

Generic synonyms: Situation

Definition of Mexican standoff

1. Noun. (idiomatic slang) A stalemate, or a confrontation that neither side can win. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic slang specifically) A confrontation between two or more armed parties, neither of which wants to attack first (fearing that the other could retaliate), but neither of which will disarm (for fear the other will attack). ¹

3. Noun. (rail transport) A near-collision between two trains, an averted cornfield meet. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mexican Standoff

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Mexican mint
Mexican monetary unit
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Mexican tea
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Literary usage of Mexican standoff

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Thirty-one Years on the Plains and in the Mountains: Or, The Last Voice from by William F. Drannan (1900)
"In those days this was what we called a mexican standoff. I lost my time and money, but had my life left. Nothing occurred during this five years of my life ..."

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