standoff

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A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists

I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.

To become involved in a social confrontation, or conflict of interests. (To cause a stand-off is to undertake the action itself.)
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
{i} tie, draw (as in a contest); something which acts as a counterbalance; act of remaining aloof, act of keeping one's distance; insulator (Electricity)
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"
To operate some distance from the object of the operation
a situation in which neither side in a fight or battle can gain an advantage
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and electrical wiring
A social confrontation, or conflict between persons (see above verb)
standoff insulator
An insulator used to support a conductor a specified distance from a surface
Mexican standoff
A confrontation between two or more armed parties, neither of which wants to attack first (fearing that the other could retaliate), but neither of which will disarm (for fear the other will attack)
Mexican standoff
A near-collision between two trains, an averted cornfield meet
Mexican standoff
A stalemate, or a confrontation that neither side can win
mexican standoff
a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner
standoff
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