wèi​shǒu​wèi​wěi

to be overly cautious

Senses

畏首畏尾 wèi​shǒu​wèi​wěi to be overly cautious

afraid of everything; scared of one's own shadow; to be excessively fearful and nervous due to overthinking consequences

References

antonym 大刀阔斧/大刀闊斧 畏首畏尾/畏首畏尾
synonym 缩手缩脚/縮手縮腳 畏首畏尾/畏首畏尾