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操刀伤锦
cāo​dāo​shāng​jǐn

to fail by taking on too much

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操刀伤锦 操刀傷錦 cāo​dāo​shāng​jǐn
to fail by taking on too much
To attempt something beyond one's capability and end in failure; specifically refers to the risk of giving power to someone inexperienced, which inevitably leads to disaster.

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  • 左传 zuǒ​zhuàn