不依不饶 (bù yī bù ráo) — to be relentless (in pressing a point or demanding satisfaction); to refuse to forgive or let off easily
Definition
Idiom meaning to press relentlessly — 'not let go' once you have the upper hand or a grievance. The related idiom 得理不饶人 uses 饶 (spare) for the same idea in a fixed chengyu.
verb
to be relentless (in pressing a point or demanding satisfaction)to refuse to forgive or let off easily
Examples
- ，。Tā yǐ jīng dào qiàn le, nǐ jiù bié zài bù yī bù ráo le.He has already apologized, so don't keep pressing him anymore.
- ，不依不饶。Tā zhè ge rén dé lǐ bù ráo rén, zǒng shì bù yī bù ráo de.She never lets go once she's in the right — always relentless.
- ，。Duì fāng yǐ jīng rèn shū le, nǐ zài bù yī bù ráo jiù xiǎn de xiǎo qi le.The other side has already conceded; if you keep pushing, you'll seem petty.
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