To do something boldly and decisively, without hesitation or half-measures.
原指使用阔大的刀斧砍杀敌人◇比喻办事果断而有魄力。
明·施耐庵《水浒全传》第一百十八回当下催军劫寨，大刀阔斧，杀将进去。”
The new CEO made a big knife and broad axe approach, cutting redundant departments and outdated procedures in one go.
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