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出鞘
chū​qiào

to unsheathe

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  • 弓上弦,刀出鞘 gōng​shàng​xián​dāo​chū​qiào to be fully prepared
    Literally means a bow with the arrow on the string and a sword drawn from its scabbard; it is used as a metaphor for being ready for battle or having made every preparation for an imminent action