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Meaning of play one against another | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.

idiomatic

Examples

“You would expect⟳ that we would stick⟳ together more, but no way Pete! They lie⟳ and snitch on each other and so the system has even more control⟳ over us by playing us against each other.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

play one's cards right play one's cards well play one's guts out play one's hand right play one's part play out

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