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Meaning

to make a grand boast

To declare something with an exaggerated show of confidence. Also used when someone claims they can do what they cannot.

Example

来月までに全部終わらせると大見得を切ってしまった。

I went and boldly declared that I would finish everything by next month.

Origin

From the kabuki mie, the pose an actor strikes at an emotional climax, freezing for a moment with a glaring stare. Striking an especially bold mie is called ōmie wo kiru, and the phrase spread into everyday language.

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