打翻醋坛子

Traditional (Taiwan): 打翻醋罈子

dǎfāncùtánzi ㄉㄚˇ ㄈㄢ ㄘㄨˋ ㄊㄢˊ ˙ㄗ

    • to be jealous, especially in love

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

May offend: sexist or sexual

Literally
to knock over the vinegar jar
Meaning
To be jealous, especially in love. The book defines it for women, so it can read as sexist, but it is also used of any jealous person. Humorous or mocking.

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