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Play both ends against the middle
Translation of "play both ends against the middle" into Russian
play both ends against the middle
He often plays both ends against the middle to get what he wants in negotiations.
Он часто играет на обе стороны ради собственной выгоды в переговорах.
Definitions
To manipulate two opposing parties or sides in order to benefit oneself, often by encouraging conflict or competition between them while remaining neutral or appearing to support both.