He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.
騎虎難下。
| 發 音 | Pronounce
chí hǔ nán shià |
|---|---|
| 解 釋 | Explanation
一旦騎上虎背，下也危險，只好繼續騎下去。比喻事情迫於情勢，進退兩難。語本《太平御覽．卷四六二．人事部．游說下》。 |
| 英文解釋 | One engaging in a risky or dangerous endeavor may find it easier to continue with it rather than facing the consequences of attempting to quit or abandon it. |
| 英文造句 | It has now become obvious that our country has been riding a tiger with our military intervention in this region—he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount. |
