真刀真枪
zhēn​dāo​zhēn​qiāng

for real

  • created sense approved 真刀真枪/真刀真槍 · zhēn​dāo​zhēn​qiāng · for real

    真刀真枪 / 真刀真槍

    zhēn​dāo​zhēn​qiāng

    for real

    acting in earnest and with total commitment rather than just going through the motions

    这场演习不是闹着玩的，而是要真刀真枪地干一场。

    expression

    created sense

  • created sense approved 真刀真枪/真刀真槍 · zhēn​dāo​zhēn​qiāng · real weapons

    真刀真枪 / 真刀真槍

    zhēn​dāo​zhēn​qiāng

    real weapons

    literally using real swords and spears rather than practice ones

    过去练武讲究真刀真枪，稍不留神就会受伤。

    noun

    created sense