The idiom "Mexican standoff" is believed to have originated in the American West in the late 19th century, where it was used to describe a confrontation between cowboys, outlaws, or lawmen, who were all armed and facing off against each other. In modern usage, the term "Mexican standoff" is often used to describe a tense situation where two or more parties are at a standoff and neither side is willing to back down or make a move.

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