拔尖子

bájiānzi ㄅㄚˊ ㄐㄧㄢ ˙ㄗ

    • to attack outstanding individuals or units
    • to cut down tall poppies

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · Rarely used now

Literally
pulling out the tips
Meaning
Attacking outstanding individuals or units. Critical; like cutting down tall poppies.

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