Vocabulary

手を打つ

to take (preventive) measures

expression verb

Example sentences

We anticipated where the enemy would attack.

We took action immediately so that things wouldn't get worse.

I clapped my hands.

If something goes wrong, you should take care of it at once.

I should have done something.

He turned the problem over in his mind for three days before he did anything about it.

Something must be done about it in no time.

I'll do it for a cake.