一触即发 (yī chù jí fā) — (idiom) on the verge of eruption — describes a situation so tense that a minor event could trigger a crisis or conflict
Definition
An idiom for a tense situation on the brink of exploding — the slightest touch will set it off. Used for conflicts, crises, or emotions about to erupt.
idiom
on the verge of eruption — describes a situation so tense that a minor event could trigger a crisis or conflict
Examples
- 一触即发，。Biān jìng jú shì yī chù jí fā, shuāng fāng jūn duì dōu zuò hǎo le zhàn dòu zhǔn bèi.The situation at the border is on the verge of eruption; both sides' armies are ready for battle.
- 一触即发，。Tā men liǎ de guān xì yǐ jīng yī chù jí fā, suí biàn yí jù huà jiù néng chǎo qǐ lái.The relationship between the two is already extremely tense; just any word could start an argument.
- 一触即发，。Yì chǎng jīn róng fēng bào yī chù jí fā, zhèng fǔ zhèng zài jǐn jí kāi huì shāng tǎo duì cè.A financial storm is about to break out; the government is in an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures.
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