Play both ends Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈɛndz
PLAY BOHTH ENDZ
plˈeɪ/ /bˈəʊθ/ /ˈɛndz
PLAY BOH-th ENDZ
Definición
To try to get an advantage from both sides of a situation, often by not clearly supporting one side or the other.
Uso & Matices
Usually describes someone acting selfishly, often in politics or business. Slightly negative connotation. Similar to 'sit on the fence', but 'play both ends' often suggests manipulating both sides.
Spanish: jugar a dos bandas - intentar sacar provecho de ambos ladosPortuguese (BR): jogar dos lados - tirar proveito dos dois ladosPortuguese (PT): jogar dos lados - tirar proveito dos dois ladosChinese (Simplified): 两头下注 - 两面讨好Chinese (Traditional): 兩頭下注 - 兩面討好Hindi: दोनों पक्षों का फायदा उठानाArabic: اللعب على الحبلين - استغلال الطرفينBengali: দুই দিকেই খেলা করা - দুই পক্ষকে চালনা করাRussian: играть на два фронта - вертеться между двух огнейJapanese: 両方にいい顔をする - 両方を利用するVietnamese: bắt cá hai tay - chơi nước đôiKorean: 양쪽에 줄서기 - 양쪽을 이용하다Turkish: iki tarafı idare etmek - iki tarafa da oynamakUrdu: دونوں طرف کھیلنا - دونوں فریقوں سے فائدہ اٹھاناIndonesian: bermain di dua sisi - mengambil untung dari kedua belah pihak
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He always tries to play both ends during arguments.
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It's risky to play both ends when choosing a team.
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Don't play both ends—pick a side.
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She’s trying to play both ends in this merger for a better deal.
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You can't just play both ends and expect everyone to trust you.
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Whenever profit is involved, some people will try to play both ends.
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