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草惊蛇
cǎo jīng shé
Description
这个词来自"打草惊蛇"，意思是做事不小心，让坏人提前发现了。
This term comes from "打草惊蛇" and means acting carelessly, causing the bad guys to find out early.
我们常常说完整的"打草惊蛇"，而不是只说"草惊蛇"。
We often say the full phrase "打草惊蛇" rather than just "草惊蛇".
Meanings
打草惊蛇dǎ cǎo jīng shé
to alert an enemy by acting carelessly
你先别问他，不要打草惊蛇。
Don't ask him yet; don't alert the enemy.
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Notes
- Etymology
from the idiom 打草惊蛇 (beat the grass, startle the snake); 草=grass, 蛇=snake.
- Nuance
warns against a rash move that tips off the target before you are ready.
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