InYaDamnPanties's definitions

if you can't beat them, join them

If you are unable to outdo rivals in some endeavor, you might as well cooperate with them and thereby possibly gain an advantage. If your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join the adversaries. If you have to give up fighting some group because you can't win, band together with them.

If you can't win the battle, join the winning side. If you can't beat them, join them.

by InYaDamnPanties November 29, 2016