play into someone's hands

US /pleɪ ˈɪntu ˈsʌmwʌnz hændz/
UK /pleɪ ˈɪntu ˈsʌmwʌnz hændz/
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hacerle el juego a alguien, caer en la trampa de alguien

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.
Al discutir con él, solo estás haciéndole el juego.
The opposition's mistakes played right into the government's hands.
Los errores de la oposición le hicieron el juego al gobierno.