yī​dāo​liǎng​duàn

to cut into two

一刀两断 一刀兩斷 yī​dāo​liǎng​duàn
to cut into two
to cut something into two parts with a single stroke of a blade
to act decisively
(idiom) To handle a situation in a crisp, straightforward, and categorical manner.
to make a clean break
(idiom) to resolutely break off a relationship or connection with someone or something

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.22 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
0.389 per million

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