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a sideways approachThis agenda is to avoid a head to head confrontation, rather slide in with a 'sideways' move which may provide a smoother, elusive manner in approaching the challenge.Rate it:

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On the WarpathFurious, hostile, engaged in battle, ready for confrontationRate it:

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face offEither an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.Rate it:

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la balle est dans son campSe dit, dans le contexte d’une confrontation, pour indiquer que la personne dont il est question a maintenant l’initiative, qu’elle peut désormais agir.Rate it:

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stand tallTo behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.Rate it:

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tail between one's legsA reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.Rate it:

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an axe to grindA grievance, with implications of confrontation.Rate it:

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bring a knife to a gunfightTo enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.Rate it:

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come to grips withTo confront or deal with directly; to commence a confrontation.Rate it:

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fill one's handTo draw one's handgun, especially for an armed confrontation.Rate it:

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il va y avoir du sportPour annoncer une rude confrontationRate it:

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loaded for bearThoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation.Rate it:

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loaded for bearMentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.Rate it:

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Mexican standoffA stalemate, or a confrontation between two or more sides that no side can win.Rate it:

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Mexican standoffA 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).Rate it:

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pitched battleAn intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.Rate it:

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stand one's groundFinding oneself in a disagreement, confrontation, at odds with others, accused of misfeasance/malfeasance.Rate it:

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take sidesTo ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.Rate it:

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turf warA fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.Rate it:

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