悬崖勒马

xuán yá lè mǎ

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1. lit. to rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice (idiom)
2. fig. to act in the nick of time

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Child Words of 悬崖勒马

• 勒 勒 lè: to rein in
• 勒 勒 lēi: to strap tightly
• 悬 悬 xuán: to hang or suspend
• 悬崖 悬崖 xuán yá: precipice
• 马 马 mǎ: horse
• 勒马 勒马 lè mǎ: to guide a horse with the reins
• 崖 崖 yá: precipice