thorough preparation

  • 万无一失 (wàn wú yī shī)

    Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 万无一失Pinyin: wàn wú yī shīLiteral Meaning: Out of ten‑thousand attempts, not a single failure occurs. Figurative definition To have absolute certainty; no possibility of mistakes or mishaps. It describes a plan or action so well‑prepared that failure is virtually impossible.English equivalents: no chance of going wrong, foolproof, absolutely safe, a…

  • 高枕无忧 (gāo zhěn wú yōu)

    Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 高枕无忧Pinyin: gāo zhěn wú yōuLiteral Meaning: Prop one’s pillow high and sleep without worry. Figurative definition Cultural & historical background This idiom comes directly from the same famous story as “狡兔三窟” (The cunning rabbit has three burrows), recorded in the Warring States Records (Zhanguoce, 《战国策》). The powerful noble Lord Mengchang…