fánnǎojiēyīnqiángchūtóu
trouble comes from sticking one's neck out
- trouble comes from sticking one's neck out
- Proverb meaning that taking on unnecessary responsibilities or forcing oneself into a situation leads to worry and trouble; often used to advise against being a busybody or overreaching, originally appearing in Yuan dynasty dramas such as Maling Dao and Lianhuan Ji
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- 强出头 qiángchūtóu