To stir up a hornet's nest; to provoke trouble and bring disaster upon oneself.
挑衅那些心怀恶意的人，无异于撩蜂吃螫，最终只会自讨苦吃。
Provoking those with ill intentions is like stirring up a hornet's nest, ultimately bringing trouble upon oneself.
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To stir up a hornet's nest; to provoke trouble and bring disaster upon oneself.