ああ言えばこう言う

ああいえばこういう
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An idiom meaning someone always has a comeback or objection to everything; ready to contradict others, often blocking discussion.

ExpressionU-VerbIdiomatic Expression

Examples

彼はいつもああ言えばこう言うから、話が進まない。

He always has a comeback for everything, so the conversation doesn't progress.

親の忠告にもああ言えばこう言う態度を取る子どもが増えている。

There are more kids who always argue back at their parents' advice.

会議でああ言えばこう言う同僚がいると、決定が遅れる。

If there's a colleague who contradicts everything in a meeting, decisions get delayed.