抱薪求火
Reading: ほうしんきゅうか
Meaning: doing something in a completely backwards way
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Frase de Exemplo
That method is as wasteful as carrying firewood while seeking fire.
Notas de Uso
Literally means 'carrying firewood while seeking fire.' Used to describe doing things in an inefficient or backwards manner, similar to 'carrying coals to Newcastle.'
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