母猴飞小鼠

mǔ wēi fēi xiǎo shǔ
nounIntermediate
informal

A metaphorical phrase describing an unlikely or absurd situation where a larger entity is carrying or supporting a much smaller one, often used to highlight disproportion or irony.

他像母猴飞小鼠一样,带着一个小公司挑战巨头

He is like a monkey mother flying with a mouse, taking on a small company to challenge the giants

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This phrase is often used in a humorous or exaggerated context to describe someone taking on a task that seems disproportionate to their size or resources.

Synonyms

Related Phrases

蚍蜉撼树idiom
An ant trying to shake a tree, used to describe someone who is trying to do something far beyond their capabilities

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in a lighthearted or exaggerated manner to describe someone taking on a challenge that seems too big for them.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the words for 'monkey mother' (母猴) and 'flying mouse' (飞小鼠), creating a vivid image of a large animal carrying a small one, which is used metaphorically.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in informal contexts to describe someone or something that is attempting a task that seems disproportionate to their capabilities or resources. It can be used humorously or critically, depending on the context.

Word Breakdown

母猴
monkey mother
root
+
to fly
root
+
小鼠
mouse
root
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