後ご手て後ご手て

expression, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

always behind; reactive; too late

Describes a state of constantly being one step behind, reacting to events rather than acting proactively. Often used for planning, responses, or management that lag behind the situation.

• 彼かれの対たい応おうはいつも後ご手て後ご手てだ。