断后路
duàn​hòu​lù

to cut off a retreat

duàn​hòu​lù to cut off a retreat
  1. 断 斷 duàn
    to intercept
    to block, intercept, or cut off (a path or retreat)
  2. 后路 後路 hòu​lù
    route of retreat
    A way back for a retreating army; lines of communication and supply to the rear

duàn​hòu​lù to burn one's bridges
  1. 断 斷 duàn verb
    to cut off
    to cut off or interrupt; to stop a supply or connection; to discontinue
  2. 后路 後路 hòu​lù
    room to maneuver
    An alternative course of action or a way to handle a situation if things go wrong; a backup plan