English Explanatory Dictionary

hold with the hare and run with the hounds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

en-au-hold with the hare and run with the hounds.ogg

Word forms

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