Lingaku- lit. beat the grass to scare the snake (idiom)
- fig. to inadvertently alert an enemy
- to punish sb as a warning to others
Generated: This idiom describes a situation in which someone's actions accidentally warn an opponent or a threat, causing them to be cautious or defensive.
His words inadvertently alerted the enemy and made them cautious.
Generated: This usage implies that a punishment is given to someone not only for their wrongdoing but also to serve as a warning to others, ensuring that the consequences of misconduct are clear.
This punishment serves as a warning to everyone.
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