Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Stalemate"
The meaning of "Stalemate" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does It seems we have reached a stalemate.
mean?
mean?
A:
It means when the opposite sides of an argument can’t reach a conclusion that is satisfactory to both sides
Q:
What does stalemate mean?
A:
It means a situation where no-one can win, especially a situation where if either person moves, the other person will defeat them.
Two men are standing on a either side of a seesaw, surrounded by crocodiles, holding swords.
If they step forwards, the seesaw will unbalance, they will both fall off and be eaten by crocodiles.
If they step backwards, the seesaw will unbalance, they will both fall off and be eaten by crocodiles.
If they both step towards the centre of the see-saw at the same time, they will be closer to the other man, who wants to stab them with a sword.
They cannot jump off the seesaw, because they are surrounded by crocodiles.
The only thing they can do is remain perfectly still.
That is a stalemate.
Two men are standing on a either side of a seesaw, surrounded by crocodiles, holding swords.
If they step forwards, the seesaw will unbalance, they will both fall off and be eaten by crocodiles.
If they step backwards, the seesaw will unbalance, they will both fall off and be eaten by crocodiles.
If they both step towards the centre of the see-saw at the same time, they will be closer to the other man, who wants to stab them with a sword.
They cannot jump off the seesaw, because they are surrounded by crocodiles.
The only thing they can do is remain perfectly still.
That is a stalemate.
Other questions about "Stalemate"
Q:
What does "stale" in "stalemate" mean?
A:
Stalemate means to be in a locked position where no further progress is possible. As with 60% of English it comes from French. The word stale is a corruption of the French word estaler, which means to put into a position and mate, ultimately meaning death.
Q:
They remain at stalemate with this problem. Does this sound natural?
A:
I would say "in a stalemate" but he sure you only use that term when two people, groups, etc. are at odds and can't find a conclusion to their differences. If they are working on a problem like a math problem, they would be stumped, stuck, etc, not at a stalemate.
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