Mexican standoff
Synonyms for Mexican standoff
noun impasse
collision
dead heat
deadlock
showdown
standoff
wash
cross-purposes
even money
Usage Notes
This expression is sometimes perceived as insulting to or by Mexicans. Its origin in the late 19th century may be connected to American perceptions of encounters with Mexican bandits of that era.
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