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play both ends against the middle
verb
To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.
Word Frequency 1800~2019
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stopper
washout
launder
cadet
spool
venture
landfill
hummus
calcium
baggage
enhance
dubiously
dismiss
joyride
twiddle
vice
repurpose
wrench
cohesive
frigidity
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
play off
play the ball and not the man
switch hit
play the advantage
choose sides