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掉以轻心 (diào yǐ qīng xīn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To treat something carelessly or to not take something seriously.

Definition (中文解释)

掉摆动;轻轻率。对事情采取轻率的漫不经心的态度。

Derivation (典故出处)

唐·柳宗元《答韦中立论师道书》故吾每为文章,未尝敢以轻心掉之。”

Example (造句示例)

He handled the safety inspection with a casual attitude, but this is not something to take lightly.