"the enemy of your enemy is your friend" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. Two parties who have an enemy in common should join forces against it. Synonyms: the enemy of my enemy is my friend
    Sense id: en-the_enemy_of_your_enemy_is_your_friend-en-phrase-qy7BFXWv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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