Pronunciation: /əˈbʌv ðə freɪ/
adjective describing the position of being detached or uninvolved in a situation of conflict or competition
A1 She always stays above the fray when her friends argue.
A2 The teacher remained above the fray during the students' disagreements.
B1 The manager tries to stay above the fray when dealing with office politics.
B2 Despite the intense competition, the athlete managed to stay above the fray.
C1 The diplomat's ability to stay above the fray in negotiations is commendable.
C2 The CEO's leadership style is characterized by staying above the fray in challenging situations.
preposition indicating a position higher than or overhead in relation to something else
A1 The bird flew above the fray of the busy city streets.
A2 She tried to stay above the fray of the argument between her friends.
B1 The manager remained above the fray during the team's heated discussion.
B2 The politician managed to stay above the fray of the scandal surrounding his opponent.
C1 Despite the chaos, she always managed to stay above the fray and focus on her goals.
C2 The CEO's ability to remain above the fray in times of crisis earned him the respect of his employees.
formal The politician maintained his composure and stayed above the fray during the heated debate.
informal She always manages to stay above the fray when her friends start arguing.
slang I try to stay above the fray when drama starts in my friend group.
figurative By focusing on my goals and not getting involved in petty arguments, I am able to stay above the fray.
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