1.to dismount from a horse2.(fig.) to abandon (a project)
1.display of severity immediately on taking office2.(fig.) initial show of strength
舍得一身剐，敢把皇帝拉下马捨得一身剮，敢把皇帝拉下馬, 1.one who does not fear the death of thousand cuts will dare to unhorse the emperor (proverb)2.to a fearless person, no fence is high enough