明枪好躲，暗箭难防 | Chinese meaning

明枪好躲，暗箭难防【míng qiāng hǎo duǒ , àn jiàn nán fáng】

lit. easy to dodge the spear in the open, hard to avoid a stab in the dark (idiom); it is hard to guard against secret conspiracies

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easy to dodge the spear in the open, hard to avoid a stab in the dark (idiom)

This idiom emphasizes that it is relatively simple to defend against open attacks or threats, but much more challenging to protect oneself from hidden dangers or treachery.

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It's easy to dodge an open spear, but a hidden dagger can catch people off guard.

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In competition, open attacks are manageable, but hidden daggers cause more fear.

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明枪好躲，暗箭难防【míng qiāng hǎo duǒ , àn jiàn nán fáng】

lit. easy to dodge the spear in the open, hard to avoid a stab in the dark (idiom); it is hard to guard against secret conspiracies

Generated definitions (experimental)

easy to dodge the spear in the open, hard to avoid a stab in the dark (idiom)

This idiom emphasizes that it is relatively simple to defend against open attacks or threats, but much more challenging to protect oneself from hidden dangers or treachery.