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抽刀斩乱麻
chōu​dāo​zhǎn​luàn​má

cut the Gordian knot

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
抽刀斩乱麻 抽刀斬亂麻 chōu​dāo​zhǎn​luàn​má
cut the Gordian knot
to use a sharp knife to cut through a tangled mess of hemp; to resolve a complex problem with quick and decisive action

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  • 快刀斩乱麻 kuài​dāo​zhǎn​luàn​má
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