상대보다 더 영리하게 행동하여 이기거나 한 수 앞서가다.
To gain an advantage over someone by using one's intelligence or cunning.
예문:
"The young detective managed to outsmart the experienced criminal by predicting his next move."
"In a competitive market, companies must constantly find ways to outsmart their rivals."
"She outsmarted her opponent in the final round of the chess tournament."
너무 꾀를 부리다가 오히려 자기 꾀에 자기가 넘어가다.
To defeat oneself by being too clever or by overestimating one's own intelligence.
예문:
"By trying to hide the evidence so elaborately, he ended up outsmarting himself and left a clear trail."
"The politician outsmarted himself by making a secret deal that eventually led to his downfall."