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But what do you do with half a hemp-tangle?
Throw water on it, maybe 快刀乱麻 kai.tou.ran.ma Literally: pleasant – sword – disorder – hemp Alternately: Skillfully (and quickly) resolving a complicated situation or solving a complicated problem. Notes: 快刀 is a sword with a good cutting edge; 乱麻 is … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Northern Qi, problem-solving, skill, 北斉書, 快刀, 乱麻
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