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Monkey in the middle
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
A children's game in which two players keep an object away from a third player (who is in between them) by throwing it past that player.
2.
Noun
The third player in that game.
3.
Noun
A middleman, particularly in a difficult spot or situation.
Synonyms
piggy in the middle
keep-away
cat and mouse
backball
mercy
king of the castle
fox and geese
cherry pit
puss in the corner
handy-dandy
hot potato
thread the needle
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