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置身事外
Idiomzhì shēn shì wài
Description
“置身事外”的意思是不参与某件事，好像这件事跟自己没有关系。
"置身事外" means not to get involved in something, as if it has nothing to do with oneself.
当别人有麻烦的时候，有的人会选择置身事外，不去帮忙。
When others are in trouble, some people choose to 置身事外 and not help.
Meanings
置身事外zhì shēn shì wài
to stay out of it; remain uninvolved
这件事跟我有关，我不能置身事外。
This matter concerns me; I can't stay out of it.
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Notes
- Etymology
置身 (place oneself) + 事外 (outside the matter) = to put oneself outside the affair.
- Nuance
often carries a slightly critical tone, suggesting someone avoids responsibility.
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