言葉尻をとらえる

ことばじりをとらえる

言葉尻を捉える言葉尻を捕らえる

[kotobajiriwotoraeru]

Definitions

1.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb

to pounce on someone's words; to cavil at someone's words; to trip someone up with their own words