置之死地而后生

zhìzhīsǐdìérhòushēng

(idiom based on Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孙子兵法 (Sūn zǐ Bīng fǎ)) to deploy one's troops in such a way that there is no possibility of retreat, so that they will fight for their lives and win the battle; to fight desperately when confronted with mortal danger; to find a way to emerge from a dire situation

Traditional 置之死地而後生

Meaning

zhìzhīsǐdìérhòushēngzhi4 zhi1 si3 di4 er2 hou4 sheng1
  1. (idiom based on Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孙子兵法 Sūn zǐ Bīng fǎ) to deploy one's troops in such a way that there is no possibility of retreat, so that they will fight for their lives and win the battle; to fight desperately when confronted with mortal danger; to find a way to emerge from a dire situation

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