qí​mǎ​zhǎo​mǎ

to look for a better job while working

骑马找马 騎馬找馬 qí​mǎ​zhǎo​mǎ
to look for a better job while working
To stay in an unsatisfactory job, relationship, or situation while actively looking for a better one; literally, 'to ride a horse to find a horse'.
to look for something right under one's nose
To search for something that is already in one's possession or right in front of one; often used for misplaced items.

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