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(idiom) to adopt a blitzkrieg strategy; to resolve sth in the shortest time possible

速战速决
sù zhàn sù jué
s+ù·4th tonezh+àn·4th tones+ù·4th tonej+üé·2nd tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. quick sword cuts through tangled hemp (idiom); decisive action in a complex situation · cutting the Gordian knot快刀斩乱麻kuài dāo zhǎn luàn máto solve; to resolve; to settle (a problem) · to eliminate; to wipe out (an enemy, bandits etc)解决jiě juélit. speed is a crucial asset in war (idiom) · fig. swift and resolute (in doing sth)兵贵神速bīng guì shén sù
Antonyms
(idiom) muddy and wet · (idiom) (of speech, writing etc) slovenly; sloppy; (of actions) indecisive拖泥带水tuō ní dài shuǐ
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