Definition
走马上任 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to take up a post' or 'to assume office'. It literally describes riding a horse to the new post, but is used figuratively for starting a new job or official position. You can use it in formal or semi-formal contexts when someone begins a new role.
idiom
to take up a postto assume office
Examples
- 走马上任。Tā xià gè yuè jiù yào zǒu mǎ shàng rèn le.He will take up the post next month.
- 走马上任，。Xīn jīnglǐ zuótiān zǒu mǎ shàng rèn, jīntiān jiù kāishǐ gōngzuò le.The new manager assumed office yesterday and started working today.
- 走马上任。Zhè cì zǒu mǎ shàng rèn duì tā lái shuō shì yí gè hěn dà de tiǎozhàn.Taking up this post is a big challenge for him.
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