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斬釘截鐵
zhǎn​dīng​jié​tiě

resolute and decisive

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents

Senses

斩钉截铁/ 斬釘截鐵 zhǎn​dīng​jié​tiě resolute and decisive

resolute and decisive; categorical and unhesitating in speech or action. Literally means 'to chop the nail and slice the iron'

References

antonym 模棱两可/模棱兩可 → 斩钉截铁/斬釘截鐵
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