折衝樽俎

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Chinese

to repulse an enemy; to negotiate banquet table; cups and stands
trad. (折衝樽俎) 折衝 樽俎
simp. (折冲樽俎) 折冲 樽俎

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Idiom

折衝樽俎

  1. (literally) to stop the enemy at the banquet table
  2. (figurative) to get the better of an enemy during diplomatic functions