- lit. pull up a plant and the roots follow (idiom); fig. also involving others
- inextricably tangled together
- Invite one and he'll tell all his friends.
Generated: This expression is used to describe a situation where one person's actions or involvement directly leads to the involvement or consequences for others as well. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of relationships and actions within a group.
zhè这cì次shì gù事故bù zhǐ不只shì是tā他yī gè rén一个人de的zé rèn责任,bá máo lián rú拔茅连茹,dà jiā大家Dū都shòu dào受到le了yǐng xiǎng影响。
This accident isn't just his responsibility; it involves everyone, as they are all affected.
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