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as the arm moves the finger (idiom) · freely and effortlessly · to have perfect command of

如臂使指
rú bì shǐ zhǐ
r+ú·2nd toneb+ì·4th tonesh+ǐ·3rd tonezh+ǐ·3rd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. what the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes (idiom) skilled at the job · entirely in one's element · going smoothly and easily得心应手dé xīn yìng shǒulit. an easy drive on a familiar path (idiom); fig. experience makes progress easy · a task that is so familiar one can do it with one's hand tied behind one's back驾轻就熟jià qīng jiù shúsmoothly; without a hitch顺利shùn lìpracticed · proficient · skilled · skillful熟练shú liànlit. the cook carves the ox (idiom) · fig. to master the principles of a task through repeated practice; to be highly skilled and effortless in execution庖丁解牛páo dīng jiě niú
Antonyms
if you ride a tiger, it's hard to get off (idiom); fig. impossible to stop halfway势成骑虎shì chéng qí hǔlit. to have one's hands bound and be unable to do anything about it (idiom); fig. helpless in the face of a crisis束手无策shù shǒu wú cè
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