Meanings
How to pronounce "hold with the hare and run with the hounds":
AU
To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.
To remain neutral by attempting to placate two factions or both sides of a controversy.
Example Sentences
1
He tries to hold with the hare and run with the hounds by promising support to both political parties.
2
He pretended to hold with the hare and run with the hounds during the debate, speaking vaguely to avoid taking a clear stand.
3
The manager tried to hold with the hare and run with the hounds during the labor negotiations, promising higher wages while simultaneously cutting benefits.
4
He tries to hold with the hare and run with the hounds in the office politics by maintaining close relationships with both the boss and the staff.
A-Z Proximities
- hold the ring
- hold together
- hold up
- hold up one's end
- hold water
- hold with the hare and run with the hounds
- hold-up play
- holding pattern
- hold yew hard
- hole in one
- Hollywood moment