出だしにする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

use as a tool for one's own advantage; use as a pretext; use as an excuse

Often implies exploiting a person, situation, or thing for selfish gain. The object is marked with を.

• 彼かれはいつも人ひとを出だしにして自じ分ぶんの利り益えきを図はかる。

  He always uses people to further his own interests.

• 病びょう気きを出だしにして会かい議ぎを欠けっ席せきした。

  He used illness as an excuse to skip the meeting.