also: ぎゃくてにとる
逆手に取る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 逆手に取る | 逆手に取らない |
| Polite | 逆手に取ります | 逆手に取りません |
| Past polite | 逆手に取りました | 逆手に取りませんでした |
| Past | 逆手に取った | 逆手に取らなかった |
| Te-form | 逆手に取って | 逆手に取らないで |
| Desire | 逆手に取りたい | 逆手に取りたくない |
| Potential | 逆手に取れる | 逆手に取れない |
| Passive | 逆手に取られる | 逆手に取られない |
| Causative | 逆手に取らせる | 逆手に取らせない |
| Causative passive | 逆手に取らせられるalso 逆手に取らされる | 逆手に取らせられないalso 逆手に取らされない |
| Volitional | 逆手に取ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 逆手に取りましょう | |
| Imperative | 逆手に取れ | 逆手に取るな |
| Conditional | 逆手に取れば | 逆手に取らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 逆手に取ったら | 逆手に取らなかったら |
turn the tables; use someone's argument/attack against them; take advantage of a negative situation
Idiomatic expression meaning to turn an opponent's move, criticism, or a disadvantageous situation to one's own benefit. Often used in debates, conflicts, or strategic contexts.
He turned his opponent's criticism to his advantage and strengthened his own argument.
Turn a crisis into an opportunity by using it to your advantage.