In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.

(idiomatic) To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.

Alternative form of play both sides against the middle

Probability (as applied in the Copenhagen interpretation) is an unsatisfactory basis for understanding quantum mechanics.

present participle of play someone like a bass fiddle

Alternative form of play someone like a fiddle

Alternative form of when the cat's away the mice will play

plural of well-made play

simple past tense and past participle of play Old Gooseberry

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play Old Gooseberry