| 词汇 | run with the hare and hunt with the hounds |
| 释义 | Idiom run with the hare and hunt with the hounds old-fashioned to support two competing sides in an argument.You've got to decide where you stand on this issue. You can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds. run with the hare and hunt with the hounds1. To support or attempt to placate both sides of a conflict or dispute. Many have criticized the government of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds regarding the territorial dispute between the two nations. 2. To act duplicitously or hypocritically; to speak or act out against something while engaging or taking part in it. How can you be taken seriously as a reformer when you have continued to accept gifts? You can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, Senator. run with the hare and hunt with the houndsFig. to support both sides of a dispute. In our office politics, Sally always tries to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail. run with the hare and hunt with the houndsBRITISH, LITERARYIf someone runs with the hare and hunts with the hounds, they try to support both sides in an argument or fight. They want to keep the peace and have everybody happy. For this reason they learn very quickly to run with the hares and hunt with the hounds. Note: A hound is a dog that has been bred for hunting. run with the hare and hunt with the houndstry to remain on good terms with both sides in a conflict or dispute. BritishThis expression has been in use since the mid 15th century. run with the ˌhare and hunt with the ˈhoundstry to remain friendly with both sides in a quarrel: I know you want to keep everyone happy, but I’m afraid you can’t run with the hare and hunt with the hounds on this issue. |
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