悬崖勒马

xuán yá lè mǎ

Rare

Definitions

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

to rein in

to strap tightly

to hang or suspend

precipice

horse

to guide a horse with the reins

precipice