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大刀阔斧 (dà dāo kuò fǔ)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To do something boldly and decisively, without hesitation or half-measures.

Definition (中文解释)

原指使用阔大的刀斧砍杀敌人◇比喻办事果断而有魄力。

Derivation (典故出处)

明·施耐庵《水浒全传》第一百十八回当下催军劫寨,大刀阔斧,杀将进去。”

Example (造句示例)

The new CEO made a big knife and broad axe approach, cutting redundant departments and outdated procedures in one go.