cā​biān​qiú

edge ball

  • created sense approved 擦边球/擦邊球 · cā​biān​qiú · edge ball — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    擦边球 / 擦邊球

    cā​biān​qiú

    edge ball

    In table tennis, a ball that hits the edge of the opponent's table and is difficult to return

    擦边 (literal) → 擦边/擦邊 · cā​biān · to touch the edge 球 (literal) → 球 · qiú · ball

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  • created sense approved 擦边球/擦邊球 · cā​biān​qiú · borderline action — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    擦边球 / 擦邊球

    cā​biān​qiú

    borderline action

    Something that is technically legal or within regulations, but pushes the limits of what is allowed; an action that skirts the edge of being a violation

    擦边 (literal) → 擦边/擦邊 · cā​biān · to approach a limit 球 (literal) → 球 · qiú · ball game

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