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薪を抱いて火を救う たきぎをいだいてひをすくう takigiwoidaitehiwosukuu

JMdict entry #2790490

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.) idiomatic expression having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling

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fuel, firewood, kindling
embrace, hug, hold
fire
salvation, save, help

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