Xuan Ya Le Ma means to rein in a horse at the edge of a cliff, symbolizing realizing danger at the last moment and turning back.
悬崖勒马 在高高的山崖边上勒住马，比喻到了危险的边缘及时清醒回头。
| 成语 | 悬崖勒马 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 在高高的山崖边上勒住马。比喻到了危险的边缘及时清醒回头。 |
| 出处 | 清·纪昀《阅微草堂笔记》：“此书生悬崖勒马,可谓大智矣。” |
| 拼音 | xuán yá lè mǎ |
| 拼音码 | xylm |
| 近义词 | 临崖勒马 |
| 反义词 | 执迷不悟 |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作谓语、定语、分句；用于劝诫人 |
| 英语 | rein in at the brink of the precipice --wake up to and escape disaster at the last moment |
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