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Definition

To take orders from two superiors or two conflicting parties.

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Origins

From Matthew 6:24 in the Bible.

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In Context

  • "I suspect that Mr Paisley would have been familiar with the biblical quotation: "No man can serve two masters - you cannot serve God and Mammon" (Matthew 6 v 24)."
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See Also

  • you cannot serve God and Mammon
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