run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

/ɹˈʌn wɪððə hˈeə and hˈʌnt wɪððə hˈaʊndz/

/ɹˈʌn wɪððə hˈɛɹ ænd hˈʌnt wɪððə hˈaʊndz/

[phrase]

to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

[PHRASE]

to simultaneously support two opposing parties, particularly to increase one's gain

Examples

1. Many have criticized the government of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds regarding the territorial dispute between the two nations.

2. 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.