敵に塩を送る

てきにしおをおくる

to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty

Also written 敵に塩を贈る

Meaning

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to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty

Example sentences

敵に塩を送る。

I'll help an enemy instead of capitalizing on their distress.