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The idiom 「剖肝瀝膽」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for being open and honest.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
pōu gān lì dǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fau2 gon1 lik6 daam2
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