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しのぎを削る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しのぎを削る.
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Idiomatic expression
to compete ruthlessly; to sharpen swords
Examples
ハーツ社とエイビィス社はカーレンタルの業界でしのぎを削っている。
Hertz and Avis are head to head competitors in the car rental business.
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