Background for finessing

finessing

/fəˈnɛsɪŋ/

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verb

To evade (a problem, situation, etc.) by using some clever argument or strategem.

Examples :

"She was late to the meeting, but she tried finessing the situation by claiming traffic was unusually heavy, even though she'd overslept. "

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verb

To play (a card) as a finesse.

Examples :

"The bridge player was finessing the queen, hoping to win the trick. "

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verb

To handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way.

Examples :

"She was finessing the seating arrangement at the party to make sure everyone would get along. "

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verb

To attempt to win a trick by finessing.

Examples :

"In the card game, Maria was finessing a trick by playing a lower card, hoping her opponent wouldn't have a higher one. "

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verb

To play a ball out of the way of an opponent.

Examples :

"The tennis player finessed the ball, skillfully moving it past his opponent. "

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noun

The act of handling something with care or skill.

Examples :

"The chef's finessing of the sauce, carefully adding herbs and spices, resulted in a dish that delighted every customer. "

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