下刀子
xià​dāo​zi

to rain knives

  • created sense approved 下刀子 · xià​dāo​zi · to rain knives — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    下刀子

    xià​dāo​zi

    to rain knives

    To rain knives; used figuratively to describe extremely difficult or dangerous weather conditions or situations where one will proceed regardless of any obstacle.

    下, 刀子

    下 (literal) → 下 · xià · to fall 刀子 (literal) → 刀子 · dāo​zi · knife

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  • created sense approved 下刀子 · xià​dāo​zi · to play a cruel trick — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    下刀子

    xià​dāo​zi

    to play a cruel trick

    To use a knife; used figuratively to mean harming someone in a cruel or treacherous way, often behind their back.

    下, 刀子

    下 (literal) → 下 · xià · to put in 刀子 (literal) → 刀子 · dāo​zi · knife

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