ことばじりをとらえる

言 葉 尻 を 捉 える

  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

    • すぐ人の言葉尻を捕らえて非難するよな。
      Quick to pounce on what people say and pick on them.