逆手に取る
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'ru' ending
逆手に取る
Expression
Godan
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them;to use (an attack) to one's advantage;to take advantage of (a negative situation)
彼はうまくそのトラブルを逆手に取った。
He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.
Other forms
逆手にとる 【さかてにとる】