hold with the hare and run with the hounds

短语

v. 两面讨好

发音

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词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.

    过时 习语

    Well, if you ask me, Pastor Hawkins is trying to hold with the hare and run with the hounds by opposing casino gambling when his church operates a bingo game every Thursday night.

  2. 2.

    To remain neutral by attempting to placate two factions or both sides of a controversy.

    过时 习语

    Julianna needs to be careful if she keeps holding with the hare and running with the hounds; she might wind up making enemies of both labor and management.