the swift-footed get the most
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is j í Z ú Xi ā nd é, which means people who act quickly achieve their goals first. It comes from the biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records.
The origin of Idioms
According to the biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records, "Qin lost his deer, and the whole world chased him, so those who were talented and ill got what first."
Idiom usage
It refers to a person who is quick to reach his goal first.
the swift-footed get the most
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