弓ゆみを引ひく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

draw a bow

Literal action of pulling back a bowstring in archery.

• 彼かれはゆっくりと弓ゆみを引ひいた。

  He slowly drew the bow.

expression, godan verb (-ku)

oppose; defy; rebel against

Idiomatic use: to stand against someone, especially a superior or authority, as if drawing a bow in defiance.

• 彼かれは上じょう司しに弓ゆみを引ひくような態たい度どをとった。

  He took an attitude as if defying his boss.