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play both ends against the middle
Verb
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Japanese Meaning
両陣営や両側の立場を利用して、自分に有利な状況を作り出すこと。 / 双方の力や好意を交互に引き出し、中間の立場や状況を巧妙に操ること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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Alternative form of play both sides against the middle
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play both ends against the middle
To secure the best deal, he tried to play both ends against the middle, negotiating separately with each supplier.
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To secure the best deal, he tried to play both ends against the middle, negotiating separately with each supplier.
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