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While two dogs are fighting for bone, a third one runs away with it
while two dogs are fighting for bone, a third one runs away with it
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used to imply that while two people or groups are too busy competing or fighting with each other, a third person or group can take advantage of the situation and benefit from it
Proverb
Example
The two political parties were so busy arguing with each other that they did n't realize the public was losing faith in both of them - it's a reminder that while two dogs are fighting for bone, a third one runs away with it.
