yǐ​zǐ​zhī​máo​gōng​zǐ​zhī​dùn

to use someone's own weapon against them

Senses

以子之矛,攻子之盾 yǐ​zǐ​zhī​máo​gōng​zǐ​zhī​dùn to use someone's own weapon against them

To attack an opponent using their own arguments, theories, or methods; literally "use your spear to attack your shield."

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