táng​bì​dāng​chē

to overrate oneself

Senses

螳臂当车/ 螳臂當車 táng​bì​dāng​chē to overrate oneself

lit. a mantis trying to stop a chariot; used to describe someone who overestimates their own strength and attempts something impossible that is destined for failure

References

variant 螳臂当车/螳臂當車 螳臂挡车/螳臂擋車
variant 螳臂当车/螳臂當車 螳臂当辕/螳臂當轅
antonym 螳臂当车/螳臂當車 以卵击石/以卵擊石