挺身而出 (tǐng shēn ér chū) — to step forward boldly; to volunteer to help in a difficult situation
Definition
An idiom meaning to step forward bravely when a situation is difficult or dangerous, often to help others or face injustice.
idiom
to step forward boldlyto volunteer to help in a difficult situation
Examples
- ，挺身而出。Wēi jí shí kè, tā zǒng shì tǐng shēn ér chū bāng zhù bié rén.In critical moments, he always steps forward to help others.
- ，挺身而出。Kàn dào yǒu rén luò shuǐ, tā tǐng shēn ér chū tiào jìn hé lǐ.Seeing someone fall into the water, he bravely jumped into the river.
- ，挺身而出。Miàn duì bù gōng zhèng, tā tǐng shēn ér chū wèi shòu hài zhě fā shēng.Facing injustice, he stepped forward and spoke up for the victim.
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