分明是想先斩后奏
“Clearly, it was to seize the chance.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Instead, he launched a sudden attack.”
分明是 想 先斩后奏
“Clearly, it was to seize the chance.”
他到底想干什么
“What exactly does he want?”
“He is deliberately bypassing our superiors so they have no choice but to accept what he did.”
Originating from imperial officials executing criminals before imperial sanction, this idiom highlights a violation of strict hierarchical decorum where superiors expect prior clearance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
clearly; obviously
Used to introduce an unmistakable, undeniable deduction about someone's hidden intention.
act first and report later; create a fait accompli
An essential idiomatic expression for describing when someone executes an unauthorized action before seeking permission.