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above the fray

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above the fray
not involved in a particular argument. The president will try to stay above the political fray.
Usage notes: often used with stay, keep, or remain: He's remarkably good at remaining above the fray at the office.
See also: above, fray

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``It's very important that we all understand the key to our success and to restoring confidence is that people (have) to know you are above the fray,'' Villaraigosa said.
This made him appear wise and above the fray, but most likely arose from the fact that, as a self-educated man, he felt he would be out of his depth with the college-educated men around him.
 
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