hold with the hare and run with the hounds English

Meaning hold with the hare and run with the hounds meaning

What does hold with the hare and run with the hounds mean?

hold with the hare and run with the hounds verb

— (idiomatic, dated) To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.

— (idiomatic, dated) To remain neutral by attempting to placate two factions or both sides of a controversy.