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divide and conquer

Idiom Politics

Meaning

to gain control by causing disagreement among others

Example Sentences

"The dictator used a divide and conquer strategy to maintain power."

Related Expressions

cry over spilt milk

to be upset about something that cannot be changed

drop a comment

to leave a message or opinion on a social media post

spam someone

to send too many messages or unnecessary information

Speak from the heart

To speak honestly and sincerely.

have a stake in

to have an interest or investment in something

the letter of the law

following the exact wording of the law