Definition
在此一举 is a fixed expression (成语) meaning that the outcome of a situation—often success or failure—depends entirely on this single action. It's used in high-stakes contexts where everything hinges on one move. The most common pattern is 成败在此一举 ('success or failure hangs on this one move').
idiom
to hang on this single actionto be a make-or-break moment
Examples
- ，在此一举。Zhè shì zuìhòu de jīhuì le, chéngbài zài cǐ yī jǔ.This is the last chance; success or failure hangs on this one move.
- 在此一举，。Zhè chǎng bǐsài de shèngfù zài cǐ yī jǔ, měi ge rén dōu jǐnzhāng jí le.The outcome of this match hinges on this single action; everyone is extremely nervous.
- ，在此一举。Tā juédìng fàngshǒu yì bó, yīnwèi zài cǐ yī jǔ.He decided to take a risk, because this is the make-or-break moment.
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