言げん質ちを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

get a commitment; exact a promise; get someone's word

Used when securing a verbal pledge or commitment from someone, often in negotiations or important discussions.

• 契けい約やくの前まえに、相あい手てから言げん質ちを取とっておいたほうがいい。

  Before the contract, you should get a commitment from the other party.

• 彼かれはうまく言げん質ちを取とって、値ね引びきを約やく束そくさせた。

  He skillfully got a promise and made them agree to a discount.