在此一举 (zài cǐ yī jǔ) — (idiom) to hang on this single action; to be a make-or-break moment

Definition

An idiom for a make-or-break moment: success or failure depends entirely on this one action. Used in formal or high-stakes writing.

idiom
to hang on this single actionto be a make-or-break moment

Examples

  • 在此一举
    Zhè shì zuì hòu de jī huì le, chéng bài zài cǐ yī jǔ.
    This is the last chance; success or failure hangs on this one move.
  • 在此一举
    Zhè chǎng bǐ sài de shèng fù zài cǐ yī jǔ, měi gè rén dōu jǐn zhāng jí le.
    The outcome of this match hinges on this single action; everyone is extremely nervous.
  • 在此一举
    Tā jué dìng fàng shǒu yì bó, yīn wèi zài cǐ yī jǔ.
    He decided to take a risk, because this is the make-or-break moment.

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