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Play both ends against the middle

Idiom

To make two people or groups oppose each other so that you can gain/get an advantage from the situation.
Politicians often play both ends against the middle by bringing up religion into the politics.

Synonyms: Work both ends/sides against the middle.
by Zami Karzai September 2, 2018
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