摩厲以須mó lì yǐ xūhave one’s weapon ready for use; sharpen one’s weapon on the whetstone and await one’s opportunity; sharpen one’s weapon in preparation; be combat ready
? 子革曰：“～，王出，吾刃將斬矣?！?《左傳·昭十二年》1357)Zige replied，“I have been sharpening my weapon on the whetstone,to await my opportunity;when the King comes out,I will cut down his extravagence with the edge of it.” 摩厲以須mó lì yǐ xū摩厲：把刀磨快；須：等待。磨快了刀等待動手。比喻做好準(zhǔn)備，待時而動。steel one’s blade, get ready for action |