長蛇を逸す

ちょうだをいっす

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to miss a big chance; to miss a good opportunity; to let one's enemy slip away (also 〜する)

Kanji

• 長 long. Read as チョウ.
• 蛇 snake
• 逸 deviate. Read as イツ.

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