戴盆望天
dài​pén​wàng​tiān

conflicting duties

戴盆望天 dài​pén​wàng​tiān
conflicting duties
The inability to perform a major task or advance in one's career because of being encumbered by other duties or family obligations.
literal meaning
Viewing the sky while wearing a basin on one's head, making it impossible to see the heavens.

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