play both sides against the middle

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator. idiomatic
    — Some of the lesser Democrats, especially in the remoter reaches of the Bible country, have the same yearning, but they are not as numerous as the Republicans, all of whom have been greatly embarrassed by Dr. Hoover's laborious efforts to play both sides against the middle.

词形变化

plays both sides against the middle present,singular,third-person playing both sides against the middle participle,present played both sides against the middle participle,past played both sides against the middle past play both ends against the middle alternative work both ends against the middle alternative work both sides against the middle alternative
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