たんかをきる
啖呵を切る
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
N3Expression
Expression, Godan verb (ru ending)
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
Example Sentences
あいつが俺に向かって啖呵を切った。
He hurled defiance at me.
彼女が胸がすくような啖呵を切りました。
She got it off her chest in no uncertain terms.