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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

have mixed feelings

to be uncertain or have both positive and negative emotions

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To retire someone or something from active use.

bubbling with joy

very happy and excited

put one on the map

to make someone or something famous or well-known

Band together

To unite for a common purpose.

take a hit

to suffer a financial loss