返かえす刀かたな

expression, noun

immediately attacking another opponent after the first

Idiomatic expression derived from swordsmanship, describing a swift follow-up attack on a different target right after striking one. Often used figuratively for quick, consecutive actions.

• 彼かれは一人ひとりを倒たおすと、返かえす刀かたなでもう一人ひとりを斬きりつけた。

  After cutting down one opponent, he immediately slashed at another with a backstroke.

• 社しゃ長ちょうはA社しゃとの契けい約やくをまとめると、返かえす刀かたなでB社しゃとの交こう渉しょうも始はじめた。

  After finalizing the contract with Company A, the president swiftly moved on to negotiations with Company B.