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Playing Switzerland 

Verb

When an argument is going on, and someone is being neutral in the argument, even if it seems to surround the person "Playing Switzerland".
Dude, stop Playing Switzerland and side with me on this one!

being switzerland

"being switzerland" means being neutral in an argument or a discussion. derives from switzerland being neutral in the war
Bob: who's side are you on?
Dave: neither; i'm being switzerland
being switzerland by p00f4ce December 23, 2012

switzerland

Not so helpful in the war; but nice chocolate.
"So what part did Switzerland play in WW2?"
"Shut up and eat your toblerone"
switzerland by George99 April 22, 2007

Switzerland

A country which grew as the cantons-to-be (districts) formed political alliances swearing to help each other defend their territories; thus "Eidgenossenschaft", meaning "oath-community". Soon this motley crew of still independent states set out to conquer more land and eventually become the mighty country known as Switzerland. It should be noted that this procedure resulted in a territory comprising roughly 2x the size of New Jersey but more sinificant to the average Swiss, a territory smaller than Austria or even Bavaria. This fact should not be mentioned mockingly by any visitor to this 70%-alpine country unless he or she is intent on finding out if every male Swiss really does still store his army riffle in the wardrobe.
Switzerland is known for its neutral attitude towards all sorts of events in world history, although it should not be forgotten that it did try to invade Italy in 1515.

Should any two parties choose to start a war, Switzerland will demonstrate its neutrality by selling weapons to both parties.
Switzerland, hero of song and story!
Switzerland, winner of ancient glory!
Fighting for the right, fighting with its might;
With the strength of ten, ordinary lands!
Switzerland, people are safe when in it,

Switzerland, only the evil fear it!
Softness in its eyes, iron in its thighs;
Virtue in its heart, fire in every part of
The Mighty Switzerland!

(probably the inspiration for "the Mighty Hercules")
Switzerland by TheMightyPling! January 11, 2012

Going Switzerland

verb

means to go neutral on some lame dramatic bullshit in order to avoid pissing anybody off or losing any friends, just like Switzerland since 1815

girl: omg brad is so mean, back me up!
you: im going switzerland on this one
girl: whaaaattt!
Going Switzerland by Lee Isr February 6, 2009

franklin university switzerland 

a small american private university in Lugano, Switzerland. Filled with the top 1% of the world, representing over 60 nationalities including the Russian Mafia and the Saudi Royal Family. Known for their extravagant "academic" travel and sport car filled parking lot.
Are you honestly taking out a 500,000 loan to attend Franklin University Switzerland?

Yes, Miriam can afford a yacht, she goes to Franklin University Switzerland
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