wán​bì​guī​zhào

to return something to its owner

完璧归赵 完璧歸趙 wán​bì​guī​zhào
to return something to its owner
Literally "to return the jade annulus to Zhao", this refers to returning an object to its original owner in perfect condition. The phrase originates from the story of 蔺相如 lìn​xiāng​rú returning a precious jade to the state of Zhao intact after outwitting the King of Qin.

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