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本末転倒 indicates when the primary objective have been sidelined by the secondary objectives, or when the means are overshadowed by the endsRead Definition
手前味噌 (temaemiso): Word for Boasting Oneself in a Humble Way
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手前味噌 indicates the act of praising oneself, and is usually used as “手前味噌だけど” or more politely “手前味噌{ですが/になりますが}”, that means “It may sound a little boastful, but …”.Read Definition
骨の折れる (honenooreru): Japanese Idiom ‘Very Tiring’
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骨の折れる is a very common expression that means “very tiring/tough”. Its literal meaning is “(my) bone cracks” and …Read Definition