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View synonyms for square off
square off
verb
- intr, adverb to assume a posture of offence or defence, as in boxing
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Idioms and Phrases
Take a fighting stance, prepare to fight, as in As they squared off, the teacher came out and stopped them , or The ambassador said the two countries were squaring off . [First half of 1800s]Discover More
Example Sentences
Her conservative opponent in this all-female square-off, Wendy Long, was seen as facing uphill battle.
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