鞭打快牛
biān​dǎ​kuài​niú

punishing the efficient

  • created sense approved 鞭打快牛 · biān​dǎ​kuài​niú · punishing the efficient — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    鞭打快牛

    biān​dǎ​kuài​niú

    punishing the efficient

    literally to whip the fast ox; metaphorically to place excessive demands on high-performing units or individuals instead of supporting them

    鞭打 (literal) → 鞭打 · biān​dǎ · to whip 快 (literal) → 快 · kuài · fast 牛 (literal) → 牛 · niú · ox

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