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cut the ground from under someone's feet
Verb
Japanese Meaning
相手の計画を事前に察知し、実行を阻止することで、その成功を妨げる。 / 比喩的に「足元をすくう」と表現される、相手の計画や行動を先んじて邪魔する行為。
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To thwart someone's plans by anticipating them and preventing their success.
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cut the ground from under someone's feet
During the meeting, the CEO's unexpected announcement cut the ground from under someone's feet, leaving him with no time to adjust his pitch.
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During the meeting, the CEO's unexpected announcement cut the ground from under someone's feet, leaving him with no time to adjust his pitch.
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