play into someone's hands
US /pleɪ ˈɪntu ˈsʌmwʌnz hændz/
UK /pleɪ ˈɪntu ˈsʌmwʌnz hændz/
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jemandem in die Hände spielen
to do exactly what your opponent wants you to do, so that they gain an advantage over you
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By arguing with him, you're just playing into his hands.
Indem du mit ihm streitest, spielst du ihm nur in die Hände.
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The opposition's mistakes played right into the government's hands.
Die Fehler der Opposition spielten der Regierung direkt in die Hände.