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to become a Buddha on the spot (idiom); instant rehabilitation · to repent and be absolved of one's crimes

立地成佛
lì dì chéng fó
l+ì·4th toned+ì·4th tonech+éng·2nd tonef+ó·2nd tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
complete change from the old rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction · a volte-face · to change old practices一改故辙yī gǎi gù zhéreaching heaven in a single bound (idiom); (esp. with negative: don't expect) instant success一步登天yī bù dēng tiān
Antonyms
be universally condemned · be up for general castigation with a thousand accusing fingers levelled against one · face a thousand accusing fingers千夫所指qiān fū suǒ zhǐconsigned to eternal damnation · with no hope of reprieve万劫不复wàn jié bù fù