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Canadian Standoff

Occurs when two individuals cross paths and each politely suggests that the other may go first.
Man: Oh sorry
Woman: It's ok, go ahead
Man: After you.
Woman: I insist.
Man: Thank you.

A Canadian Standoff.
by adam12121212121212 March 20, 2010
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sandovaled

the act of being served one too many drinks while pretending not to notice that you are slurring your words and wanting to fight everyone in the room.
Why were you arrested last night? Holy crap, I think I got Sandovaled!
by astroboy906 February 3, 2010
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sando party

When a group or organization celebrates your retirement by having a party in your honor & they don’t invite you due to you being a deplorable human being
Dan retired from the Department and the boys celebrated with a Sando Party in NYC without him.
by Fab Five Freddy February 27, 2021
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Brooklyn standoff

A Brooklyn standoff is when multiple roommates want to stay in a rent controlled or super cheap apartment but have grown to hate each other and can absolutely not live together anymore.
Man I hate my roommates so much these days but no one will move out because we all know we couldn't get a better deal. It's turned into a real Brooklyn standoff. standoff stalemate brooklyn roommates rent rentistoodamnhigh
by Reetuh.Spuhawn May 11, 2016
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midwestern standoff

A no-win situation in which no action is taken because all parties defer to the others. Like a Mexican standoff but with toxic niceness instead of guns.
Every driver at the 4-way stop waved the others along but no one would go since it was a midwestern standoff.
by Sean McSean O'Sean FitzSean January 7, 2020
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Omani standoff

A Omani standoff typically constitutes a standoff between a goat from Oman and a Libyan man. Over the years however it has come to describe any standoff involving man and animal.

History: circa 1800, some rogue Libyan pirates attempted to enter Oman through the Arabian Sea having circumvented the whole of Africa. Upon reaching its shores, they were met by the abundant goats that roam Oman freely. While the Omani villagers were busy tending to their crops further inland, the goats stood fiercely in the face of the pirates, and it was their determination that ultimately forced the Libyans to retreat.
Example 1:
Abudi found himself in a predicament. Having just arrived in Oman, he came across a goat. They stood facing each other refusing to give way to each other. It was a classic Omani standoff. In the end he had to yield to the goat, and find an alternate route.

Example 2:
As Harry, Ron and Hermione snuck around Hogwarts, they saw the light reflect from Filch's lamp as he walked around looking for them. So the trio entered the closest room and found themselves face to face with Fluffy, the three-headed dog. It was a Omani standoff like no other, as both sides knew the consequences of backing down.
by DoesSheEvenGoHere May 18, 2016
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Manx Standoff

n : a situation in which 3 automobiles arrive at the same time on a 3 way mini traffic circle. No one is willing to emerge first, and the 3 drivers sit looking at each other.

All 3 then move ahead at the same time, then slam the brakes on. Repeat a few times.
Man, sorry I’m late, I was trying to drive across Quarterbridge when the idiot in front of me got himself into a Manx Standoff.
by 52D2 August 18, 2019
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