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run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
Language:
Meanings:
1.
British English
American English
proverbial
formal
To attempt to support, please, or exploit both opposing sides in a dispute or competition rather than taking a clear position.
To act in a duplicitous or double‑faced manner by trying to benefit from contradictory loyalties or obligations.
2.
British English
American English
informal
colloquial
To be indecisive or ambiguous in a situation by attempting to curry favor with all parties simultaneously.
Examples:
EN:
I'd like to say one can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
ES:
Quisiera decir que no se puede servir a Dios y al diablo.
ID:
Orang tak bisa lari dengan kelinci dan berburu dengan anjing.
EN:
Gonzi please don't be ambiguous, trying to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
HI:
माधव , तुम बिन रहा न जाये देह , गेह , सुख विष सम
EN:
We will run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
TE:
మేము లీక్ కడగడం మరియు గొడ్డలితో నరకడం.
EN:
We run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
TE:
మేము లీక్ కడగడం మరియు గొడ్డలితో నరకడం.
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