呑のんでかかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

make light of; underestimate; take lightly

Expresses a dismissive or overconfident attitude toward a person, task, or situation, often implying that one is not taking it seriously enough. Used in contexts like sports, competition, or challenges.

• 相あい手てを呑のんでかかると痛いたい目めにあう。

  If you make light of your opponent, you'll get hurt.

• 彼かれは試し験けんを呑のんでかかって失しっ敗ぱいした。

  He took the exam lightly and failed.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

overwhelm; dominate; swallow up

Describes a forceful, aggressive approach where one overwhelms an opponent or obstacle, often with confidence or momentum. Common in sports, debates, or confrontations.

• 彼かれは最さい初しょから呑のんでかかるような勢いきおいで攻せめた。

  He attacked with such force from the start, as if to overwhelm his opponent.

• 強きょう豪ごうチームを呑のんでかかるつもりで戦たたかった。

  We fought with the intention of overwhelming the strong team.