釜底抽薪

釜底抽薪
chōuxīn

to take drastic measures to deal with a situation

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    to take drastic measures to deal with a situation

    • Removing the fuel from under the pot is the best way to solve the problem.

  2. verb

    to pull the carpet from under sb

    • Removing the firewood from under the cauldron is the best way to solve the problem.

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