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临危下石
临危下石
临危下石
临危下石
临危下石
临危下石
临危下石
临危下石

lín临wēi危xià下shí石

To hit someone when they're down; to attack someone when they are in a vulnerable or difficult situation, taking advantage of their misfortune.

当朋友陷入困境时,我们应该伸出援手,而不是临危下石。
When friends are in trouble, we should offer a helping hand, not kick them when they're down.

Era:

Early Modern

Frequency:

Synonym:

落井下石

Antonym:

雪中送炭

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