出し抜く

だしぬく
Alternative writings: 出しぬく, だし抜く
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1To outwit, outmaneuver, or get the jump on someone; to anticipate or forestall someone to gain an advantage.

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Examples

彼はライバル会社を出し抜いて新商品を先に発売した。

He outmaneuvered the rival company and released the new product first.

ゲーム中に相手の手を出し抜くのは重要だ。

It's important to outsmart your opponent in the middle of a game.

友人に出し抜かれて驚いた。

I was surprised to be outmaneuvered by my friend.

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