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手を抜く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を抜く.
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Idiomatic expression
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to go easy (on an opponent); to hold back (in a competition, fight, etc.)
Examples
それは定石通りというだけで、手を抜いたわけではないのです。
That's just standard practise, it's not like they're cutting corners.
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