hold the ring



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hold the ring

To monitor or control a conflict or dispute, especially in a neutral or uninvolved manner. Primarily heard in UK. Working in HR, my job is to hold the ring between employees who have a problem, rather than involve myself directly in it.
See also: hold, ring

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nonie-English
Able['eibl]
Amandoah-MAHN-do (Spanish, Italian)Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Coleman['kəulmən]
QuanahKWAH-nə (English)Native American, Comanche
Mehitabelmi-HIT-ə-bel (English), mee-HIT-ə-bel (English)Biblical