臨陣磨槍

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Chinese

to locate oneself near the line of battle; to be just about to enter a battle
grindstone; to sharpen; to delay
grindstone; to sharpen; to delay; hardship; to grind; to rub
 
gun; firearm; rifle
gun; firearm; rifle; spear
 
trad. (臨陣磨槍) 臨陣
simp. (临阵磨枪) 临阵

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臨陣磨槍

  1. to prepare at the last moment