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to step forward bravely

挺身而出
tǐng shēn ér chū
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Synonyms
to volunteer for · to offer to undertake自告奋勇zì gào fèn yǒng(idiom, from the Analects) (usu. of a passer-by who comes across a critical situation) to step in and help; to take brave or selfless action见义勇为jiàn yì yǒng wéi
Antonyms
(lit.) to retreat ninety li (idiom) · (fig.) to shun; to assiduously avoid退避三舍tuì bì sān shèto shrink back in fear (idiom); too cowardly to advance畏缩不前wèi suō bù qián
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