hare
mad as a March hare: see mad as a hatter atmad.
run with the hare and hunt with the hounds try to remain on good terms with both sides in a conflict or dispute. British
☞ This expression has been in use since the mid 15th century.
start a hare raise a topic of conversation. British, dated
☞ The rapid twisting and running of a hunted hare is here used as a metaphor for the pursuit of a topic in an animated conversation, especially one in which the participants hold strong views.