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当てが外れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 当てが外れる.
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1
to be contrary to one's expectations
Examples
自分の直感が、いかに確かなものか自慢した手前、当てがはずれた時は首をやらなければならなくなった。
Having boasted how sure his hunches were, he was forced to eat his hat when he guessed wrong.
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