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The phrase "playing both sides" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to someone trying to maintain relationships or alliances with opposing parties. Here is an example of how it could be used: John was accused of playing both sides in the office politics, constantly trying to appease both his boss and his coworkers.
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Or playing both sides?
"Tell Lazio to stop playing both sides".
They will stop playing both sides of the fence.
You can't make the movies without playing both sides".
Sophie, playing both sides, wants a hit on him.
A NATO official told the Times that Iran was playing both sides.
There is also evidence that Turkey has been playing both sides.
They have also not shied away from playing both sides of a rough street.
We keep getting played by people who are playing both sides.
"I'm definitely playing both sides of the fence," Mr. Garcia says.
Schizophrenic, confused or just shrewdly playing both sides against the middle?
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