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stand-off

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stand-off
noun deadlock, stalemate, impasse, draw, tie, standstill, gridlock, dead heat This could lead to another diplomatic stand-off.
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stand-off [ˈstændɒf]
A. N (= deadlock) → punto m muerto, callejón m sin salida (Sport) (= stalemate) → empate m
B. CPD stand-off half N (Rugby) → medio m de apertura
stand-off [ˈstændˌɒf] n (stalemate) → situazione f di stallo
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Of all youth's passions and pleasures, this is the most common and least alloyed; and every flash of Alan's black eyes; every aspect of his curly head; every graceful reach, every easy, stand-off attitude of waiting; ay, and down to his shirt-sleeves and wrist-links, were seen by John through a luxurious glory.
Tales and Fantasies by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
He was one of those nervous, stand-off sort of persons who hated to have people talk to him and yet was always doing things to make them talk about him.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
 
 
 
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