後手に回る (ごてにまわる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ru)
be forestalled; fall behind; be one step behind
Describes a situation where someone acts too late and ends up in a disadvantageous position, often because the opponent or circumstances moved first.
彼はいつも準備が遅くて、仕事で後手に回ることが多い。
He is always slow to prepare and often ends up one step behind at work.
