斩草除根
“Eliminate them root and branch.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
斩草除根
“Eliminate them root and branch.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Rooted in traditional strategic wisdom, this idiom reflects the mindset that leaving any remnant of a defeated adversary invites dangerous retaliation later.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cut weeds and dig out the roots; eliminate completely to prevent future trouble
A common idiom used when urging someone to address the root cause thoroughly and leave no loose ends.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“that to eliminate evil thoroughly, we must eradicate it at its root.”
“they would have wiped out the entire family.”
“♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ Set things right?”
“And to eliminate any remaining loose ends,”