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square off

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square off
to oppose someone directly. Two teams of students square off and earn points for answering questions correctly. Candidates are supposed to square off in a debate and focus on the issues.
Etymology: from the meaning in boxing of square off (= to take a position that shows you are ready to fight)
See also: square

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