気きを利きかせる

expression, ichidan verb

use tact; be thoughtful; take a hint

Describes acting with consideration for others, anticipating needs, or picking up on unspoken cues. Often used when someone does something thoughtful without being asked.

• 彼かれは気きを利きかせて、お茶ちゃを入いれてくれた。

  He thoughtfully made tea for us.

• 気きを利きかせて、彼かの女じょが帰かえる前まえに部屋へやを片かた付づけた。

  I used my discretion and tidied the room before she came home.

• あの人ひとは気きを利きかせるのが上手じょうずだ。

  That person is good at being tactful.