戴盆望天 - 大白百科

基本解释

头顶盆子,想看天空而看不见。汉司马迁《报任安书》:“仆以为戴盆何以望天。” 后以“戴盆望天”喻指手段与目的相反。

外文名

fig. it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations

it is hard to get a clear view of the sky while carrying a platter on one's head

lit. viewing the sky with a basin on one's head

one can't perform a major task while bothered by other duties