qí​mǎ​xún​mǎ

to ride a horse while seeking a horse

骑马寻马 騎馬尋馬 qí​mǎ​xún​mǎ
to ride a horse while seeking a horse
to search for something that is already in one's possession or right under one's nose; to seek a better opportunity while holding onto a current one, such as job hunting while still employed

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