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    Sep 22, 2008, 02:08 PM
    Phrase"playing both ends against the middle"
    My son is reading Johnny Tremain and was asked what it meant. I have an example, but can't really define...
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    Sep 22, 2008, 04:36 PM
    If you are playing both ends against the middle you are manipulating 2 people to compete against each other for your benefit.
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