IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishhave a foot in both camps
Meaning: To be involved with two opposing sides at once.
Example: “As a union member and a manager, she has a foot in both camps.”
Origin: The image is of someone standing in two rival military camps. The phrase is common from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Manger à tous les râteliers Literally: To eat from every hay rack
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