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舌を巻く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舌を巻く.
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Idiomatic expression
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
Examples
私達は彼の大胆な企てに舌を巻いた。
We marveled at his bold attempt.
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