得え手てに帆ほを揚あげる

expression, ichidan verb

to make the most of one's strengths; to seize an opportunity to shine

Idiomatic expression meaning to take advantage of a favorable situation or to use one's strong point when the conditions are right. Often used when someone gets a chance to demonstrate their skill or talent.

• 彼かれは数すう学がくのコンテストで得え手てに帆ほを揚あげて、見み事ごと優ゆう勝しょうした。

  He made the most of his strength in the math contest and won brilliantly.

• 彼かの女じょは人ひと前まえで話はなすのが得とく意いで、プレゼンの場ばで得え手てに帆ほを揚あげた。

  She is good at public speaking, and she seized the opportunity to shine during the presentation.