zhuā xiā
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  • v.infmlfind oneself at a loss; be in a rush and muddle; be thrown off balance

    • nǐ zǎo zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi miǎn de lín shí zhuā xiā

      做好准备免得临时抓瞎

      Arrange everything in advance so that you won't be in a rush at the last moment.

    • nǐ rú guǒ méi yǒu sī xiǎng zhǔn bèi shì dào lín tóu jiù huì zhuā xiā

      如果没有思想准备事到临头抓瞎

      If you don't anticipate what may happen, you'll find yourself at a loss when something crops up.

Word usage

  • "抓" and "瞎" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 考试

      He found oneself at a loss in the exam.