单词 | 太岁头上动土 |
释义 | 太岁头上动土tài suì tóu shàng dòng tǔstir the earth over Taisui’s 〔the earth god’s〕 head—defy the mighty and ask for trouble; provoke sb. far superior in power or strength 太岁头上动土tai sui tou shang dong tubreak ground where Taisui presides—provoke sb. far superior in power or strength 太岁头上动土beard the lion in his den;challenge a stronger opponent; challenge higher authorities; defy the mighty; What impudence! 太岁头上动土tài suì tóu shànɡ dònɡ tǔ太岁:木星。迷信的人相信太岁所在的方位不能随意破坏,否则将招致灾祸。因此兴建土木工程要避开太岁的方位。现多比喻敢于触犯有权势的人。provoke sb. far superior in power or strengh, challenge the marshal |
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