拍案而起

pāi àn ér qǐ

Rare

Definitions

1. lit. to slap the table and stand up (idiom); fig. at the end of one's tether
2. unable to take it any more

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Child Words of 拍案而起

(for groups or occurrences) instance, time

to pat

and

lit. to slap the table (in amazement, praise, anger, resentment etc)

(legal) case