弹无虚发 (dàn wú xū fā) — every shot hits the target; to succeed in every attempt

Definition

Idiom meaning 'every shot hits the mark' — used both literally for sharpshooters and figuratively for any consistently successful effort (investments, exams, etc.).

idiom
every shot hits the targetto succeed in every attempt

Examples

  • 弹无虚发
    Nà wèi shén qiāng shǒu dàn wú xū fā, yíng dé le jīn pái.
    That sharpshooter hit the mark every time and won the gold medal.
  • 弹无虚发
    Zhè jiā gōng sī de tóu zī cè lüè dàn wú xū fā, měi gè xiàng mù dōu hěn chéng gōng.
    This company's investment strategy hits the mark every time; every project is very successful.
  • Tā zài zhè cì kǎo shì zhōng dàn wú xū fā, dá duì le suǒ yǒu tí.
    In this exam, he hit the mark every time and answered all questions correctly.

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