Alternative form of play both sides against the middle

Alternative form of play both sides against the middle

(figuratively) Indicating contradictory things.

(idiomatic) To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.

simple past tense and past participle of butter one's bread on both sides

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of butter one's bread on both sides

present participle of butter one's bread on both sides

(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate. / (intransitive) To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

Fuss, ado. / Trouble, inconvenience.

A mild expression of annoyance.