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逆手に取る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逆手に取る.
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Entry
1
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
Examples
彼はうまくそのトラブルを逆手に取った。
He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.
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