踏石留印｜tà shí liú yìn

Meaning: literally, to step on stones and leave a mark; figurative: making results or achieving goals no matter the task. Used to describe a strong work ethic and spirit of persistence. Often used in conjunction with the phrase “抓铁有痕” (zhuā tiě yǒu hén), meaning “grasp iron and leave a trace.”

Original: “我们以制定和落实中央八项规定开局破题，以钉钉子精神纠治“四风”，坚决反对特权思想和特权现象，踏石留印、抓铁有痕，刹住了一些长期没有刹住的歪风，纠治了一些多年未除的顽瘴痼疾，以作风建设新气象赢得人民群众信任拥护。”