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打擦边球
dǎ​cā​biān​qiú

bend rules

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
打擦边球 (打擦邊球) dǎ​cā​biān​qiú
bend rules
to exploit loopholes or operate at the edge of regulations without technically breaking them
skirt issues
to avoid dealing with a sensitive or central topic directly by focusing on peripheral matters

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