Switzerland is a European country which has been neutral in many historical conflicts, including the two world wars. When someone "calls Switzerland", they are claiming to be neutral in an argument.
#1: Stacey got mad at her boyfriend because instead of taking her side in a fight with her room mate, he called 'switzerland' and left the room.
#2: guy 1: Dude, who's right, me or Bill?
guy 2: I'm not getting involved. I'm calling switzerland.
#2: guy 1: Dude, who's right, me or Bill?
guy 2: I'm not getting involved. I'm calling switzerland.
by Dmoney455 November 29, 2010
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used as a slang term to describe something with a conflict of interest, much like it would be a conflict of interest to hire a dingo to babysit your infant while you leave the house. In this situation the dingo has a contrast of interest and will most likely NOT do a good job babysitting your infant.
This term was first used on the popular HBO show, last week tonight with John Oliver.
This term was first used on the popular HBO show, last week tonight with John Oliver.
John Oliver: "The CEO of a Payday lending company actually has is in charge of regulating the Payday lending industry!
I am calling dingo on that!... I am calling dingo!"
I am calling dingo on that!... I am calling dingo!"
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