当机立断

dāngjī-lìduàn

to make prompt decisions (idiom)

HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 當機立斷

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他当机立断下了命令。

He made a prompt decision and gave the order.

危险时刻谁能当机立断?

Who can decide promptly at a dangerous moment?