zhìshǔjìqì
to hesitate for fear of collateral damage
- to hesitate for fear of collateral damage
- To hold back from taking action against a wrongdoer (such as a corrupt official) for fear of harming an innocent party (such as the emperor) or damaging something valuable; to have scruples about an action because of its potential repercussions
Cross-References
Same as
- 投鼠忌器 tóushǔjìqì