薪を抱いて火を救う

Reading

Kana: たきぎをいだいてひをすくう

Romaji: takigiwoidaitehiwosukuu

Definition

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1

having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

薪

Readings: シン、 たきぎ、 まき

Meanings: fuel, firewood, kindling

抱

Readings: ホウ、 だ.く、 いだ.く、 かか.える

Meanings: embrace, hug, hold in arms

火

Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-

Meaning: fire

救

Readings: キュウ、 すく.う

Meanings: salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim