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矫枉过正
Pinyin
jiǎo wǎng guò zhèng
English
to overcorrect
Explanation
Meaning
矫:扭转;枉:弯曲。把弯的东西扳正,又歪到了另一边。比喻纠正错误超过了应有的限度。
Context
《后汉书·仲长统传》:“逮至清世,则复入矫枉过正之检。”
Example
或有避其谤者,又每~,至坐视儿女之放纵,而不一置问。 ◎清·蒲松龄《聊斋志异·细柳》
Synonyms
矫枉过直、过犹不及
Antonyms
差之千里
Grammar
偏正式;作谓语、宾语、分句;比喻纠正错误超过了应有的限度
 
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