縒よりをかける

expression, ichidan verb

twist a thread

Literal meaning: to twist threads together. Used in contexts like sewing or textile work.

• 祖そ母ぼは糸いと車ぐるまで縒よりをかけるのが上手じょうずだ。

  My grandmother is skilled at twisting thread with a spinning wheel.

expression, ichidan verb

put all one's skill into; do one's best

Idiomatic use, often as an abbreviation of 腕によりをかける. Implies exerting one's full ability or craftsmanship. Commonly used in the phrase 腕によりをかけて.

See also: 腕によりをかける

• シェフが腕うでによりをかけて作つくった料りょう理りは絶ぜっ品ぴんだった。

  The dish the chef made with all his skill was exquisite.

• 彼かれはよりをかけてプレゼンの準じゅん備びをした。

  He put his all into preparing the presentation.