Mexican standoff

Noun

Meaning

a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner

Source: WordNet

wash level logjam draw tie collision stalemate deadlock standstill standoff impasse showdown photo finish dead heat toss-up

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way decision advantage solution progress resolution

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situation

In June it was claimed that the prince was in a 'Mexican standoff' with US prosecutors. Source: Internet