在此一举 (zài cǐ yī jǔ) — (idiom) to hang on this single action; to be a make-or-break moment
Definition
An idiom for a make-or-break moment: success or failure depends entirely on this one action. Used in formal or high-stakes writing.
idiom
to hang on this single actionto be a make-or-break moment
Examples
- ，在此一举。Zhè shì zuì hòu de jī huì le, chéng bài zài cǐ yī jǔ.This is the last chance; success or failure hangs on this one move.
- 在此一举，。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài de shèng fù zài cǐ yī jǔ, měi gè rén dōu jǐn zhāng jí le.The outcome of this match hinges on this single action; everyone is extremely nervous.
- ，在此一举。Tā jué dìng fàng shǒu yì bó, yīn wèi zài cǐ yī jǔ.He decided to take a risk, because this is the make-or-break moment.
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