一触即发
Traditional (Taiwan): 一觸即發
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一触即发 says a tense situation could explode at any moment. 剑拔弩张 describes the tense, hostile atmosphere itself, with both sides ready to fight. 箭在弦上 stresses that one is under pressure and has no choice but to act now.
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