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缩手缩脚 (suō shǒu suō jiǎo)

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Definition (中文解释)

由于寒冷而四肢不能舒展的样子。也形容做事胆小,顾虑多,不敢放手。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·刘鹗《老残游记》第六回喊了许久,店家方拿了一盏灯,缩手缩脚的进来。”

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