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play both sides

Idiom Politics

Meaning

to support opposing parties to gain advantage

Example Sentences

"Some lobbyists are known to play both sides of the issue."

Related Expressions

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a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly

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to find out the real cause or truth behind something

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to make progress easier for others to follow

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stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient

give someone a leg up

to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage

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