海老で鯛を釣る
えびでたいをつる
ebidetaiwotsuru
JMdict entry #1977140
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ru' ending idiomatic expression to throw in a shrimp and pull out a whale; to use a sprat to catch a mackerel; to get big returns on a small investment
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Example sentences
海老で鯛を釣る。
ebi de tai wo tsuru 。
Throw a sprat to catch a whale.