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一槌定音
yī​chuí​dìng​yīn

to make the final decision

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 一 yī numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  2. 槌 chuí
    mallet
    a hammer-like tool with a rounded or thick head used for striking, such as a mallet or pestle
  3. 定音 dìng​yīn
    to make a final decision
    To make a final decision about something; to have the final say, often used in the phrase 一锤定音 yī​chuí​dìng​yīn