逆手 | [ぎゃくて(P);さかて, gyakute (P); sakate] (n) (1) underhand or backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); (2) unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent); (P) [Add to Longdo] |
逆手に取る | [さかてにとる, sakatenitoru] (exp, v5r) to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them [Add to Longdo] |
逆手打ち | [ぎゃくてうち, gyakuteuchi] (n, vs) backhand (tennis, etc.) [Add to Longdo] |
He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage. | 彼はうまくそのトラブルを逆手に取った。 |