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避重就轻 (bì zhòng jiù qīng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To avoid the important and dwell on the trivial; to sidestep the main issue.

Definition (中文解释)

指回避重的责任,只拣轻的来承担。也指回避要点,只谈无关紧要的事情。

Derivation (典故出处)

唐·李林甫《唐六典·工部尚书》技能功巧者,不得隐巧补拙,避重就轻。”宋·刘挚《侍御史黄君墓志铭》民始不以多男为患,父子始不以避重就轻相去。”

Example (造句示例)

When asked about the budget cuts, the manager kept avoiding the main issue and talking about minor details.