飲鴆止渇
Reading: いんちんしかつ
Meaning: seeking temporary relief at the cost of greater harm
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Frase de Exemplo
His decision was like drinking poison to quench thirst.
Notas de Uso
Literally means drinking poison to quench thirst. Used to describe short-term solutions that lead to worse problems later.
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