yīn​yē​fèi​shí

to give up at the slightest obstacle

Senses

因噎废食/ 因噎廢食 yīn​yē​fèi​shí to give up at the slightest obstacle

literally meaning to stop eating for fear of choking; used to describe giving up on something essential just because a small problem occurred or might occur

References

antonym 削足适履/削足適履 因噎废食/因噎廢食