てをこまねく・てをこまぬく

手をこまねく

表記・読み：手を拱く・てをこまねく・てをこまぬく

1. 1

   to fold one's arms

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2. 2

   to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to look on with folded arms

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3. 3

   to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞（く）colloquial