above the fray
idiom
: not directly involved in an angry or difficult struggle or disagreement
His political aides handled the controversy while he remained above the fray.
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The dollar remains firmly on its pedestal, well above the fray.
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Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
The third candidate onstage, physician Duane Wooten, largely stayed above the fray.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2024
While Biles remains above the fray as usual, there is plenty of competition for the other four spots on the five-woman U.S. team that will head to Paris as heavy favorites to return to the top of the podium after finishing second to Russia in Tokyo three years ago.
—CBS News, 2 June 2024
Always stay above the fray during board elections — keep your opinions to yourself about who is (or would be) good or bad directors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
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Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
The third candidate onstage, physician Duane Wooten, largely stayed above the fray.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2024
While Biles remains above the fray as usual, there is plenty of competition for the other four spots on the five-woman U.S. team that will head to Paris as heavy favorites to return to the top of the podium after finishing second to Russia in Tokyo three years ago.
—CBS News, 2 June 2024
Always stay above the fray during board elections — keep your opinions to yourself about who is (or would be) good or bad directors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
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“Above the fray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20the%20fray. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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