a stalemate → A situation in which no progress can be made, and no decision or resolution is reached because the parties involved are evenly matched and there is a deadlock.
not to mention → Used to introduce an additional point, often something that is even more significant or noteworthy.
gruesome → Extremely unpleasant or shocking, often involving elements of violence or horror.
besides the point → Irrelevant or not pertinent to the current topic or issue being discussed.
the crux of the matter → The most important or crucial aspect of an issue; the central point or essence of a matter.
been there, done that → Expression used to convey that one has already experienced or dealt with a particular situation, often implying a lack of interest in repeating it.