Idiom
To make two people or groups oppose each other so that you can gain/get an advantage from the situation.
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.
Synonyms: Work both ends/sides against the middle.
by Zami Karzai September 2, 2018