1fray 
/ˈfreɪ/ noun
plural frays /ˈfreɪ/ noun [count] : a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people
▪ He threw himself into the fray. ▪ He joined/entered the political fray.
▪ He threw himself into the fray. ▪ He joined/entered the political fray.
above the fray
: not directly involved in an angry or difficult struggle or disagreement
▪ His political aides handled the controversy while he remained above the fray.
▪ His political aides handled the controversy while he remained above the fray.
