一锤定音
yī​chuí​dìng​yīn

to have the final word

  • created sense approved 一锤定音/一錘定音 · yī​chuí​dìng​yīn · to have the final word — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    一锤定音 / 一錘定音

    yī​chuí​dìng​yīn

    to have the final word

    Literally meaning to set the tone of a gong with a single hammer blow; used to describe making a final decision or a closing statement that settles a matter once and for all.

    一 (literal) → 一 · yī · one 锤 (literal) → 锤/錘 · chuí · hammer 定音 (literal) → 定音 · dìng​yīn · to make a final decision

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    created sense