fray (redirected from frays)

join the fray and jump into the fray; enter the fray

Fig. to join the fight or argument. After listening to the argument, Mary decided to jump into the fray. Tom joined the fray and immediately got knocked down.

See also: join

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enter/join the fray

to become involved in an argument or a fight Members of the royal family rarely enter the political fray.

See also: enter

fray around/at the edges

to start to become less effective or successful This songwriting partnership began to fray at the edges after both partners got married.

See also: around, edge

tempers fray  also tempers become frayed

if tempers fray among a group of people, they all become angry Tempers frayed when, after waiting for hours, we were told there were no tickets left.

See also: temper

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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

enter the fray also join the fray

to become involved in a very competitive situation Cable TV companies have entered the fray, using their high-speed lines to provide Internet access.

See also: enter