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Have a dog in the fight

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Neutral ObserverPlay
Use when expressing neutrality or lack of bias in a dispute or competition. SlideIn the debate between vegetarians and meat-eaters, I don't have a dog in the fight.
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Conflict AvoidancePlay
Implies the speaker wants to remain uninvolved to avoid conflict or stress. SlideThey were arguing over the project's direction, but I didn't have a dog in the fight.
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Emotional DistancePlay
Suggests the speaker has no emotional connection to the outcome of a situation. SlideAs a foreigner, I don't have a dog in the fight regarding local elections.