- play both ends
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play both ends
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play both ends against the middle — ► play both ends against the middle keep one s options open by supporting opposing sides. Main Entry: ↑play … English terms dictionary
play both ends against the middle — phrasal : to play off opposing interests against each other to one s own ultimate profit * * * play both ends against the middle informal phrase to make two people or groups oppose each other so that you can gain something Thesaurus: to cause… … Useful english dictionary
play both ends against the middle — American, informal to try to make two people or groups compete with each other in order to get an advantage for yourself. He s playing both ends against the middle telling two prospective employers that the other has offered a higher salary … New idioms dictionary
play both ends against the middle — phrasal to set opposing interests against each other to one s own ultimate profit … New Collegiate Dictionary
play both ends against the middle — place two sides in opposition in order to try and attain an advantage … English contemporary dictionary
play both ends against the middle — informal to make two people or groups oppose each other so that you can gain something … English dictionary
play both ends against the middle — idi to maneuver opposing groups in order to benefit oneself … From formal English to slang
Both ENDS — Infobox Company | company name = Both ENDS company type = Environmental Organisation company slogan = Environment and Development Services foundation = 1986, Amsterdam, The Netherlands area served = Global location = Nieuwe Keizersgracht 45, NL… … Wikipedia
To make both ends meet — End End ([e^]nd), n. [OE. & AS. ende; akin to OS. endi, D. einde, eind, OHG. enti, G. ende, Icel. endir, endi, Sw. [ a]nde, Dan. ende, Goth. andeis, Skr. anta. [root]208. Cf. {Ante }, {Anti }, {Answer}.] 1. The extreme or last point or part of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
play — ► VERB 1) engage in games or other activities for enjoyment rather than for a serious or practical purpose. 2) take part in (a sport or contest). 3) compete against. 4) take a specified position in a sports team. 5) represent (a character) in a… … English terms dictionary
burn the candle at both ends — {v. phr.} To work or play too hard without enough rest; get too tired. * /He worked hard every day as a lawyer and went to parties and dances every night; he was burning the candle at both ends./ … Dictionary of American idioms
