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たきぎをいだいてひをすくう

薪を抱いて火を救う

表記・読み:たきぎをいだいてひをすくう

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    having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)idiomatic expression