Mexican standoff

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Mexican standoff - a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner

situation - a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; "the dangerous situation developed suddenly"; "that's quite a situation"; "no human situation is simple"

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This Brexit version of a Mexican standoff has chipped away at our country's reputation for stability, pragmatism and reliability.

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"Up until now, John Percy has managed to survive by forcing a sort of 'Mexican standoff' between all the various parties picking up his tab," the one-time NTCC board member told us.