槍玉に挙げる

やりだまにあげる

Also written 槍玉にあげる, 槍玉に上げる

Meanings

1. Expression, Ichidan verb to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up someone (something) to ridicule; to single out someone for criticism
2. to pierce with a spear

Kanji

• 槍 spear; lance; javelin. Read as やり.
• 玉 ball. Read as たま.
• 挙 raise. Read as あげる.

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