pí​fú​hàn​dà​shù

overrate strength

蚍蜉撼大树 (蚍蜉撼大樹) pí​fú​hàn​dà​shù
overrate strength
literally an ant trying to shake a big tree; used to describe someone who overestimates their own power or ability in an attempt to challenge something much stronger

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