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work both ends against the middle
Verb
alt-of
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Japanese Meaning
両陣営を互いに対立させ、その隙を突いて自己の利益を追求する戦略 / 双方の当事者の間を巧みに操作し、対立させることによって中身（自分自身または第三者）の利益を引き出す行動 / 対立する二者を利用して、中間に居る者（または自身）の利益を図る方法
（ 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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work both ends against the middle
If he continues to work both ends against the middle, neither side will trust him when negotiations start.
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If he continues to work both ends against the middle, neither side will trust him when negotiations start.
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