Mexican standoff meaning

What does the saying 'Mexican standoff' mean?

Idiom: Mexican standoff

Meaning:

When there is a deadlock in strategy and neither side can do anything that will ensure victory, it's a Mexican standoff.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Nationality or ethnicity | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: Roger Counsil
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