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Meaning of 打退堂鼓

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退 tuì táng
lit. to beat the return drum (idiom); fig. to give up; to turn tail
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Antonyms: 勇往直前
Example Sentences
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Don't back out now. We will succeed soon.
2
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You can't give up the moment you run up against difficulty.
3
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But some allies are already on their way out.
4
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You've given your word; don't try to back out.
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"Sometimes, I wanted to stop and quit," she said.