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以指挠沸
yǐ​zhǐ​náo​fèi

to overrate one's capability

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
以指挠沸 以指撓沸 yǐ​zhǐ​náo​fèi
to overrate one's capability
literally meaning to stir boiling water with one's finger; to overestimate one's power to the point of certain failure or self-harm

Cross-References

Synonym

  • 以卵投石 yǐ​luǎn​tóu​shí

See

  • 荀子 xún​zǐ