Idiom: Mexican standoff

Idiom Definitions for 'Mexican standoff'

When there is a deadlock in strategy and neither side can do anything that will ensure victory, it's a Mexican standoff.

Contributed By: Roger Counsil | Category: Nationality or ethnicity

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