Definitions from Wiktionary (wag the dog)
▸ verb: (idiomatic, politics) To divert negative political attention by use of a military operation.
▸ verb: When something powerful or important is being controlled by something that is less powerful or important.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic, politics) To divert negative political attention by use of a military operation.
▸ verb: When something powerful or important is being controlled by something that is less powerful or important.
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play the wag,
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