stand off

To stay away from someone, or to be in a situation where neither side can win.

"The protesters stood off from the building as police formed a barrier."

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Stand off, mate.

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Why do I stand off?

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Center half, don't stand off him.

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AudioBookEng · 152:08

The tributes have dismounted and stand off to the side,

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He got the stand off of the old terror duo.

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