Sekirov Dictionary

play both sides against the middle

verb1

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To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.
- Patsy may have been playing both sides against the middle in an effort to get her career going and to get herself out from under Peer's pressuring and the sexual demands he placed on her. — 1999

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played both sides against the middle · playing both sides against the middle · plays both sides against the middle

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