藪をつついて蛇を出す、薮をつついて蛇を出す、藪を突いて蛇を出す
やぶをつついてへびをだす
yabuwotsutsuitehebiwodasu
JMdict entry #1538530
-
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'su' ending
to stir up trouble for oneself; to scare out a snake by poking at the bush
see: やぶ蛇