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欲擒故縱
yù​qín​gù​zòng

to loosen the reins to better catch one's prey

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欲擒故纵/ 欲擒故縱 yù​qín​gù​zòng to loosen the reins to better catch one's prey

To deliberately let someone go or relax control in order to make them let down their guard, making it easier to capture or control them later.

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