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[exp,v5s]
▶ to do as much as is humanly possible ▶ to try every possible means |
2. | A 2020-08-14 20:44:09 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | GG5, 中辞典 人事を尽くし 24044 人事を尽くして 22413 |
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Diff: | @@ -13,0 +14 @@ +<gloss>to try every possible means</gloss> |
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1. | A* 2020-08-14 15:44:50 | |
Refs: | https://eow.alc.co.jp/search?q=人事を尽く https://www.weblio.jp/content/人事を尽くす https://word-dictionary.jp/posts/2453 |
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Comments: | Comes from the phase 人事を尽くして天命を待つ but is used alone as well. |