Definitions from Wiktionary (Play both ends against the middle)
▸ verb: Alternative form of play both sides against the middle [(idiomatic) To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.]
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▸ verb: Alternative form of play both sides against the middle [(idiomatic) To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.]
Similar:
play the man,
play the man, not the ball,
play the man not the ball,
play the ball,
play the ball not the man,
play the man and not the ball,
play the ball, not the man,
out-play,
play,
bat for both sides,
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