Idioms and proverbs / Level 3 / Four-character idiom
どくりつどっぽ
dokuritsudoppo
Meaning
Standing on one's own feet.
In use
独立独歩の道を選んだ。
千載一遇
せんざいいちぐう
A once-in-a-lifetime chance.
臨機応変
りんきおうへん
Adapting flexibly to the situation.
順風満帆
じゅんぷうまんぱん
Smooth sailing.
面目躍如
めんもくやくじょ
Living up to one's reputation.
首尾一貫
しゅびいっかん
Consistent from start to finish.
徹頭徹尾
てっとうてつび
Thoroughly, from beginning to end.