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举鼎绝膑
jǔ​dǐng​jué​bìn

to overextend oneself

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举鼎绝膑/ 舉鼎絕臏 jǔ​dǐng​jué​bìn to overextend oneself

to take on a heavy responsibility that exceeds one's strength or ability; literally means to lift a heavy tripod and break one's kneecaps

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