以卵擊石

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Chinese

to use; according to; so as to
to use; according to; so as to; in order to; by; with; because; Israel (abbrev.)
 
ovum to hit; to strike; to break rock; stone; 10 pecks
trad. (以卵擊石)
simp. (以卵击石)
Literally: “to strike a rock with an egg”.

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以卵擊石

  1. to overestimate one's capabilities or to attack a stronger opponent as the weaker side which is sure to end in failure

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