放下屠刀，立地成佛

fàngxiàtúdāo,lìdìchéngfó
  1. lay down butcher's knife, become a Buddha on the spot (idiom); instant rehabilitation
  2. to repent and be absolved of one's crimes

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Entry Composition

1 放下屠刀 fàngxiàtúdāo to repent and mend one's ways; to turn over a new leaf
2 立地成佛 lìdìchéngfó
  1. to become a Buddha on the spot (idiom); instant rehabilitation
  2. to repent and be absolved of one's crimes

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立地成佛 lìdìchéngfó
  1. to become a Buddha on the spot (idiom); instant rehabilitation
  2. to repent and be absolved of one's crimes