逆手 さかて
sakateni toru

Godan Verb (ru)
Expression

1. to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)

かれはうまくそのトラブルを逆手 さかて った。
karewa umaku sono toraburuo sakateni totta.
He skillfully turned the trouble to his advantage.
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