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play one against another
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
相手同士を互いに競わせることで、自分の利益を得るために巧妙に操る / 二者を対立させ、争いに引き込む / 互いに競わせることで、特定の利益や目的を達成するために仕向ける
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.
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play one against another
To secure the contract, the consultant began to play one against another, whispering rival bids to each company.
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To secure the contract, the consultant began to play one against another, whispering rival bids to each company.
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