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bring a knife to a gunfight
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
準備不足の状態で、相手に対して不利な立場で挑むこと。 / 戦う際に、必要な武器や戦略が整っていない状態で臨むこと。 / 不十分な装備や準備で、より強力な相手に対抗しようとすること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
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(idiomatic) To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.
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He decided to bring a knife to a gunfight when he tried to negotiate complex contract terms without a lawyer.
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He decided to bring a knife to a gunfight when he tried to negotiate complex contract terms without a lawyer.
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