いしばしをたたいてわたる
石橋を叩いて渡る
being excessively cautious; knocking on a strong stone bridge before crossing it
N3Expression
Expression
being excessively cautious•knocking on a strong stone bridge before crossing it
Example Sentences
石橋をたたいて渡れ。
Look before you leap.
石橋をたたいて渡る。
You cannot be too careful.
私って石橋をたたいて渡るタイプなのよね。
I'm the type that avoids risk like the plague.