rope-a-dope

Noun

figuratively

(boxing) A technique in which the boxer assumes a defensive stance against the ropes and absorbs an opponent's blows, hoping to exploit eventual tiredness or a mistake.

Japanese Meaning

（ボクシング）ロープ際で防御姿勢を取り、相手の攻撃を受け流しながら、相手の疲労やミスを誘い出す戦法

What is this buttons?

He survived the early assault by adopting a rope-a-dope, waiting for his opponent to tire and leave an opening.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼は序盤の猛攻を、ロープに寄りかかって相手の打撃を受けつつ相手が疲れて隙を見せるのを待つ戦法でしのいだ。

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Sense（1）

(boxing) A technique in which the boxer assumes a defensive stance against the ropes and absorbs an opponent's blows, hoping to exploit eventual tiredness or a mistake.