鼻を明かす

はなをあかす

Also written 鼻をあかす

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to outwit; to get the better of; to leave (an opponent) dumbfounded (literally: to expose (someone's) nose)

Kanji

• 鼻 nose. Read as はな.
• 明 clear. Read as あかす.

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