引ひき合あいに出だす

expression, godan verb (-su), transitive verb

cite as an example; refer to; quote

Used when bringing up a person, thing, or case as an example or reference in discussion. Often implies using something as a comparison or precedent.

See also: 引き合い (ひきあい)

• 彼かれはよく会かい議ぎで過か去この事じ例れいを引ひき合あいに出だす。

  He often cites past cases as examples in meetings.

• そんな古ふるい話はなしを引ひき合あいに出だすのはやめてくれ。

  Stop bringing up such old stories as examples.