手を抜く
てをぬく
tewonuku
JMdict entry #1327310
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending idiomatic expression to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to go easy (on an opponent); to hold back (in a competition, fight, etc.)
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending go (game) to play a tenuki; to tenuki
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Example sentences
それは定石通りというだけで、手を抜いたわけではないのです。
sore ha jouseki toori to iu dake de 、 te wo nui ta wake de ha nai no desu 。
That's just standard practise, it's not like they're cutting corners.