尻尾を巻く
(idiomatic) to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
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(idiomatic) to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
尻尾を巻く
After the scandal came to light, the management had no choice but to tuck their tails between their legs.
After the scandal came to light, the management had no choice but to tuck their tails between their legs.
スキャンダルが発覚した後、経営陣は尻尾を巻くしかなかった。
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