play both sides against the middle

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

played both sides against the middle playing both sides against the middle plays both sides against the middle 三单 plays both sides against the middle playing both sides against the middle 现在分词 played both sides against the middle 过去式 played both sides against the middle 过去分词

别名

play both ends against the middle work both ends against the middle work both sides against the middle

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.

    习语