To be easily startled or frightened by one's own imagination or groundless suspicions, often mistaking a harmless object for a threat; to conjure up imaginary fears.
有些人总是弓影浮杯，对身边的小事都充满了不必要的担忧和恐惧。
Some people are always excessively paranoid and self-frightened, filled with unnecessary worries and anxieties over minor issues.
Era:
Ancient
Frequency:
Synonym:
Story:
During the Jin Dynasty, Le Guang, a native of Henan, was known for his hospitality. When a friend stopped visiting for a long time, Le Guang found it strange and went to pay him a visit.
The friend explained that during his last visit, he saw a snake in his wine cup and fell ill after drinking it. Puzzled, Le Guang returned home and investigated the cause.
He discovered that the shadow of a horn bow hanging on the wall was reflected in the wine cup. When the friend heard this explanation, his illness immediately disappeared.
Next Idiom