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Chinese
tǐngérzǒuxiǎn
Meaning: to take a desperate risk; to resort to dangerous measures
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example

走投無路時,他不應鋌而走險去犯法。
走投无路时,他不应铤而走险去犯法。
When a person feels trapped with no way out, they should not resort to desperate and illegal actions.

Usage Notes

This idiom describes taking a dangerous course of action because ordinary options seem unavailable. It usually carries criticism or a warning.

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