善罷甘休

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(idiom) to let the matter rest; to just let it go; to take it lying down (usu. used in the negative)

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to let the matter rest; to just let it go; to take it lying down (usu. used in the negative)

Written Forms

善罷甘休Traditional · Main Form
善罢甘休Alternate Form

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