Draw a sword to discuss merits

Draw a sword to discuss merits

It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is B á Ji à NL à ng à ng, which means that the argument is so fierce that it almost uses force. It comes from the biography of Liu Jing and sun Tong in historical records.

Idiom usage

A heated argument

Examples

At that time, those who drew up their swords to talk about their merits, who said Ji Sheng.

The origin of Idioms

According to the biography of Liu Jing's uncle and sun Tong in historical records, it is easy for Gao Di to learn the method of removing Qin's harsh instruments. The officials fought for merit by drinking, and when they were drunk or shouting in vain, they drew their swords and attacked the pillars

Idiom explanation

The argument was so heated that it was almost violent.