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
ÖZgÜRUUZ-guyrTurkish
Iolo-Welsh
Gunnhildur-Icelandic
JohnieJAHN-eeEnglish
Ximun-Basque
SaschaZAH-shahGerman