二股をかける

ふたまたをかける
Alternative writings: 二股を掛ける
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1

To be romantically involved with two people at the same time; to two-time someone (cheat in a relationship).

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Examples

彼は彼女と付き合いながら他の女性にも二股をかけていた。

While dating her, he was also two-timing her with other women.

あの男、二股をかけていたことがバレて別れたらしい。

I heard that guy was found out for two-timing and they broke up.

信頼を裏切る二股をかけるような行為は許されない。

Behaving by two-timing and betraying someone's trust is unacceptable.

2

To play both sides; to sit on the fence or try to keep two options open (not necessarily only romantic).

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Examples

彼は就職先を決めずに二社に二股をかけていると言っていた。

He said he hadn't decided on a job and was keeping two offers open.

政治家が有権者の意見に二股をかけると信用を失う。

If a politician tries to play both sides of voters' opinions, they lose credibility.

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