above the fray

idiom

: not directly involved in an angry or difficult struggle or disagreement

His political aides handled the controversy while he remained above the fray.

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Recent Examples on the Web

Billy Strings and Jack White brought their coolly aloof swagger of being in the moment but above the fray of the grooving rhythms underpinning their virtuosity to Perkins songs. —Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

For years, Mark Zuckerberg tried to keep his social networks above the fray of partisan politics. —Kevin Roose, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

Simeone preferred not to get into the issue at Friday’s pre-game news conference, while Ancelotti tried to stay above the fray and just about managed it. —Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025

Carmello, a three-time Tony nominee, delivers an exquisite performance, equal parts gawky and wise, a tender-hearted girl feeling every slight but also always slightly above the fray. —Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

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