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不翼而飞 (bù yì ér fēi)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To disappear without a trace, often referring to something that vanishes mysteriously.

Definition (中文解释)

翼翅膀。没有翅膀却飞走了。比喻物品忽然丢失。也比喻事情传播得很迅速。

Derivation (典故出处)

《管子·戒》无翼而飞者声也。”《战国策·秦策三》众口所移,毋翼而飞。”

Example (造句示例)

He put the document on the desk, but it flew away without wings.