yi-luo qian-zhang

Chinese idiom: yi-luo qian-zhang = 一落千丈; One mistake or fault can result in disastrous consequences. 

Literally yi-luo 一落 = one fall, qian-zhang 千丈 = a thousand feet. 

Example: He made a wrong move, then his performance was yi-luo qian-zhang.

 

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