MANIPULATION
play both ends (against the middle)
[for one] to scheme in a way that pits two sides against each other (for one's own gain). (Informal.)I told my brother that Mary doesn't like him. Then I told Mary that my brother doesn't like her. They broke up, so now I can have the car this weekend. I succeeded in playing both ends against the middle.If you try to play both ends, you're likely to get in trouble with both sides.
play someone off against someone else
to scheme in a manner that pits two of your adversaries against one another.Bill wanted to beat me up and so did Bob. I did some fast talking, and they ended up fighting with each other. I really played Bill off against Bob.The president played the House off against the Senate and ended up getting his own way.
twist someone around one's little finger
to manipulate and control someone.Bob really fell for Jane. She can twist him around her little finger.Billy's mother has twisted him around her little finger. He's very dependent on her.
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