成语引申
英文翻译
refuse to do what one should for fear of running a risk
throw away the apple because of the core ;cut off one's nose to spite one's face;;stop eating for fear of choking.
德语翻译
das Kind mit dem Bade ausschuetten
成语故事
一财主大摆酒宴,席间划拳行令,喧声如潮,一个老头因牛肉没嚼烂而卡住脖子,顿时大汗淋漓,翻白眼,众人纷纷为他想办法处理,把老汉左右折腾,老头气得大喊而吐出牛肉。财主见状要各位回家,说有了前车之鉴,从此再也不吃饭了。