鼻を明かせる（はなをあかせる）
JLPT N1 · Ichidan verb (Group 2)
Meaning: to get the better of someone
Example sentences
- 実力で相手の鼻を明かせる。 — He puts his opponent to shame with sheer skill.
- 見事な結果で鼻を明かせた。 — He put everyone to shame with his brilliant results.
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