Pull a Switzerland
When somebody doesn't want to get involved in some sort of confrontation, like an argument, debate, fight etc. This is especially true when somebody asks you who you think is right in a particular conflict. Happens the most between feuding friends.
Bob to Frank: "You are so wrong!"
Frank to Bob: "Nah, man. You're wrong and you know it. Even (You) knows it! Right?"
You: "Uh... I'm gunna pull a Switzerland on this one."
Frank to Bob: "Nah, man. You're wrong and you know it. Even (You) knows it! Right?"
You: "Uh... I'm gunna pull a Switzerland on this one."
Pulling A Switzerland
(v.) to remain neutral in an arguement.
BILL: "Hey, Lisa and I are fighting. I say waffles are better than pancakes, she disagrees."
JEFF: "You know what Bill? I'm going to be Pulling A Switzerland on this one."
JEFF: "You know what Bill? I'm going to be Pulling A Switzerland on this one."
Pulling A Switzerland
To remain 100% neutral in an argument/debate/drama/event/etc.
(aka "Pulling a Swiss")
Origin comes from the country Switzerland, which remained neutral in major wars (including World War II )
(aka "Pulling a Swiss")
Origin comes from the country Switzerland, which remained neutral in major wars (including World War II )
Person 1: "I can't believe Bob said that! Can you tweet at Bob and tell him how much he stinks?"
Person 2: "No, I don't want to get involved in this. I'm pulling a switzerland on this one."
Person 2: "No, I don't want to get involved in this. I'm pulling a switzerland on this one."