xuē​zhǐ​shì​jù

cut the feet to fit the shoes

Senses

削趾适屦/ 削趾適屨 xuē​zhǐ​shì​jù cut the feet to fit the shoes

to use unrealistic or forced measures to solve a problem; to cram something into a predetermined shape regardless of practicality

References

synonym 削足适履/削足適履 → 削趾适屦/削趾適屨