小惩大戒

小惩大戒的英文翻译

基本释义

• a stumble may prevent a fall

参考释义

小惩大戒 [xiǎo chéng dà jiè]

• - punish sb. for a little crime in order to prevent him from committing a bigger one; A stumble may prevent a fall.; be more on the alert after paying a small penalty; Petty punishment warns against great penalty.