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hold with the hare and run with the hounds love

hold with the hare and run with the hounds

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  • verb idiomatic, dated To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.
  • verb idiomatic, dated To remain neutral by attempting to placate two factions or both sides of a controversy.

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