擦槍走火

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to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun · (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun
  2. (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

Written Forms

擦槍走火Traditional · Main Form
擦枪走火Alternate Form

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