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Square Off

Description:

Square off is a phrasal verb that is used to describe various actions of confronting or challenging someone or something directly, often in a competitive or confrontational manner.

Usage:

As a Verb:

1. To engage in a confrontation:

• After exchanging heated words, John and Mike squared off in a fistfight.
• The two rival gangs squared off in a turf war.

2. To position oneself in a ready stance for a fight or competition:

• The boxer squared off against his opponent, eyeing him carefully.
• Before the wrestling match started, the competitors squared off on the mat.

3. To confront or challenge someone:

• The parent squared off with their child's teacher over the grades.
• The lawyer squared off against the prosecution in the courtroom.

As a Noun:

1. A confrontation or standoff:

• The square off between the two boxers was intense.
• The square off at the negotiating table lasted for hours.

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