xiān​zǒu​yī​bù

leave first

  • created sense approved 先走一步 · xiān​zǒu​yī​bù · leave first

    先走一步

    xiān​zǒu​yī​bù

    leave first

    to depart before others; a polite way to excuse oneself from a gathering

    抱歉,我还有点急事,得先走一步。

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  • created sense approved 先走一步 · xiān​zǒu​yī​bù · predecease

    先走一步

    xiān​zǒu​yī​bù

    predecease

    a euphemism meaning to die before someone else, such as a spouse or family member

    没想到他竟然比他父亲还先走一步。

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