機先を制する
きせんをせいする
kisenwoseisuru
JMdict entry #2060980
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)suru verb - special class to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼に機先を制された。
kare ni kisen wo seisa re ta 。
He had the jump on me.
連中がこのことに気づかぬうち機先を制したほうがいいでしょう。
renchuu ga kono koto ni kiduka nu uchi kisen wo seishi ta hou ga ii deshou 。
We'd probably be best off beating them to the punch before they notice that fact.