cāo​dāo​shāng​jǐn

to fail by taking on too much

Senses

操刀伤锦/ 操刀傷錦 cāo​dāo​shāng​jǐn to fail by taking on too much

To attempt something beyond one's capability and end in failure; specifically refers to the risk of giving power to someone inexperienced, which inevitably leads to disaster.

References

see 操刀伤锦/操刀傷錦 左传/左傳