qí​mǎ​zhǎo​mǎ

to look for a better job while working

Senses

骑马找马/ 騎馬找馬 qí​mǎ​zhǎo​mǎ to look for a better job while working

To stay in an unsatisfactory job, relationship, or situation while actively looking for a better one; literally, 'to ride a horse to find a horse'.

骑马找马/ 騎馬找馬 qí​mǎ​zhǎo​mǎ to look for something right under one's nose

To search for something that is already in one's possession or right in front of one; often used for misplaced items.

References

synonym 骑马找马/騎馬找馬 骑马寻马/騎馬尋馬
same_as 骑驴觅驴/騎驢覓驢 骑马找马/騎馬找馬