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Definition and Synonyms for 揚げ足
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挙げ足 |
しつこく取るに足りない不当な批判 |
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Faultfinding |
persistent petty and unjustified criticism |
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Synonyms: |
揚げ足, 揚げ足取り, 粗探し |
Meanings for each kanji in 揚げ足
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揚 |
hoist; fry in deep fat |
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足 |
leg; foot; be sufficient; counter for pairs of footwear |
Categories 揚げ足 is a member of
Sample Sentences for 揚げ足
人の揚げ足を取るばかりじゃなく、もっと建設的な意見を言ってくれないかな。
All you ever do is nitpick. I wish you could say something more constructive.
彼はすぐ人の揚げ足を取る。
He is a captious man.
君はいつも僕の揚げ足を取るね。
You always like to trip me up, don't you?
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