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当机立断

HSK 7-9

dāngjī-lìduàn

decide without hesitation; cut to the chase

Examples

遇到危险要当机立断

yùdào wēixiǎn yào dāngjī-lìduàn

In the face of danger, one must make an immediate decision

他当机立断换了方案

tā dāngjī-lìduàn huàn le fāng'àn

He changed plans without hesitation when critical

关键时刻她很会当机立断

guānjiàn shíkè tā hěn huì dāngjī-lìduàn

In key moments, she knows how to make quick decisions