自告奋勇 (zì gào fèn yǒng) — to volunteer (for a difficult task), to step up and take on a challenge
Definition
A formal idiom meaning to volunteer oneself, especially for a difficult or risky task. Stronger than a plain offer — it implies bravery and initiative, not just willingness.
idiom
to volunteer (for a difficult task)to step up and take on a challenge
Examples
- ，自告奋勇。Méi yǒu rén gǎn qù, tā zì gào fèn yǒng yào dài lǐng dà jiā chuān guò nà piàn shā mò.No one dared to go, but he volunteered to lead everyone across that desert.
- 自告奋勇。Xiǎo lǐ zì gào fèn yǒng dān rèn zhè cì huó dòng de fù zé rén.Xiao Li volunteered to be the person in charge of this event.
- ，自告奋勇。Gōng sī chū le nán tí, zhǐ yǒu lǎo zhāng zì gào fèn yǒng jiē xià zhè ge xiàng mù.The company faced a tricky problem, and only Old Zhang volunteered to take on this project.
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