English Dictionary

play someone at their own game

動詞

イギリス英語 別表記 異形

(UK) Alternative form of beat someone at their own game

日本語の意味

相手が得意な戦術や方法を利用して、かえって相手に勝つ / 相手の強みを逆手に取って戦いを有利に進める

When the rival started using underhanded tactics, Maria decided to play someone at their own game by hiring a private investigator to expose their lies.

競合が卑劣な手を使い始めたとき、マリアは相手の得意なやり方で相手を出し抜き、嘘を暴くために探偵を雇うことにした。

意味（1）

(UK) Alternative form of beat someone at their own game

plays someone at their own game （ present singular third-person ）

playing someone at their own game （ participle present ）

played someone at their own game （ participle past ）

played someone at their own game （ past ）