To throw an egg against a rock; to attempt something utterly futile or impossible against an overwhelmingly superior force, resulting in certain failure or self-destruction.
小明想要凭借一己之力去挑战整个行业规则，这简直是以卵投石。
Xiao Ming's attempt to challenge the entire industry's rules by himself is simply like throwing an egg at a rock.
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During the Warring States period, the renowned philosopher Mozi was on his way to the state of Qi when he encountered a fortune-teller. The fortune-teller claimed that Mozi's complexion was unfavorable and advised him against continuing his journey.
Mozi, however, did not believe in such superstitions. He argued that superstition could not overcome truth, and trying to deny truth with superstition was like 'throwing an egg at a rock,' causing no harm whatsoever to the truth.
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