ことばじりをとらえる

言葉尻を捉える

表記・読み：言葉尻をとらえる・言葉尻を捕らえる・ことばじりをとらえる

1. 1

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

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)一段動詞