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あごで使う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あごで使う.
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1
Idiomatic expression
to set someone to work in an arrogant fashion; to push someone around
Examples
「そっか。暇なら掃除しといて」「なんだそれ。兄貴をアゴで使うなよ」
"Oh? If you're free get the cleaning done." "What's up with that? Don't order your brother around!"
彼女は顎で人を使う。
She has him at her beck and call.
2
Slang
to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
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